Madras High Court notifies new rules for designation of senior advocates

The Madras High Court has notified new rules for designating senior advocates, effective from July 23. Applicants must have at least 10 years of legal standing and be at least 45 years old.

A permanent committee led by the Chief Justice will oversee the selection process, evaluating candidates based on legal expertise, professional ethics, and pro bono work. Advocates with criminal convictions or disciplinary records are ineligible. The court may also designate advocates in exceptional cases with their consent.

Source: Times of India - Chennai