Published on : 26 Sep 2025, 12:22 pm 3 min read

The Kerala High Court Advocates' Association has written to the Kerala High Court Registrar suggesting amendments to the recently published Draft High Court of Kerala (Designation of Senior Advocates) Rules, 2025.

Pertinent among the suggestions is with respect to a list of obligations for Senior Advocates to carry on once they are designated as such

The KHCAA argued that conferment of Senior gown is not like 'knighthood', and that the Senior Advocate tag must come not only with privileges but also continuous obligations to the larger legal community such as employing junior advocates, taking on pro bono work and contributing to Bar Association funds.

" The designation of 'Senior Advocates' is not like a grant of 'Knighthood'. B

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