Delhi High Court notifies new Senior Advocate designation rules for 2026

The Delhi High Court has notified revised rules governing the designation of Senior Advocates, replacing the previous framework from 2024. The High Court of Delhi Designation of Senior Advocate Rules, 2026 outline eligibility requirements, the application process, evaluation parameters and Full Court procedures for the honour.

The new rules stipulate that candidates must have at least 10 years of legal practice and be at least 40 years of age, subject to prescribed exceptions. The framework also details the assessment criteria and procedural steps applicants must follow when seeking Senior Advocate status.