In a decisive ruling aimed at reinforcing procedural discipline in its courtroom, the Supreme Court of India has held that Senior Advocates must be accompanied by an Advocate-on-Record (AOR) to appear before it, while non-AOR advocates may argue only if explicitly instructed by an AOR. This judgment, delivered by Justice Bela M. Trivedi and Justice
Senior Advocates Must Have an AOR to Appear; Non-AORs May Argue If Instructed By An AOR: Supreme Court
