Question

Assertion (A): A Senior Advocate is not entitled to appear in the Supreme Court without an Advocate-on-record.
Reasoning (R): Advocates-on-record are entitled to file an appearance or act for a party in the Supreme Court.

• A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
• B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
• C. (A) is true, (R) is false.
• D. (A) is false, (R) is true.

Hint:

In the Supreme Court, only Advocates-on-record can officially file pleadings; Senior Advocates must be instructed through them.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

In the Supreme Court of India, only Advocates-on-Record (AORs) possess the authority to submit pleadings and serve as official representatives for a party. Senior Advocates, despite their esteemed legal status, are precluded from filing an appearance or arguing cases in the Supreme Court unless represented by an AOR. This regulation is in place to uphold procedural accuracy and ensure accountability during court proceedings.
Assertion (A): True — Senior Advocates are mandated to operate via Advocates-on-Record.
Reasoning (R): True — Advocates-on-Record hold the sole prerogative to file appearances and act in official capacities for parties.
The Reasoning provides a valid explanation for the Assertion; therefore, option (A) is correct.