Punjab & Haryana Bar Council To Hold Extraordinary Meeting Over High Court's Method Of Designating Senior Advocates

The Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana will hold an extraordinary meeting on October 23 to deliberate on the method adopted by the High Court in designating Senior Advocates.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court on October 20, has designated 76 lawyers as Senior Advocates, among those elevated, five are women. 210 advocates had applied for Senior designation in 2024.

In a notice issued by Bar Council Chairman Rakesh Gupta, it is stated that an Extraordinary/Emergent Meeting of the Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana is being convened on October 23, 2025 (Thursday) at 5:00 PM at the Bar Council premises. All members are requested to be present in person; however, in case of extreme urgency, they may join through virtual mode.

The agenda is an under

Item No. 1: To discuss the method adopted by the Hon'ble Punjab and Haryana High Court, in selection of Senior Advocates in Punjab and Haryana High Court list of which was published on 20.10.2025.

Item No. 2: To discuss the issue regarding allotment of new enrolment numbers to the Senior Advocates designated by the Hon'ble Punjab and Haryana High Court as mentioned above.