Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Legal Profession in India

Question:
Which of the following statement is/are NOT correct about the Senior Advocates in India?
Options:
A Senior Advocate argues cases in court upon instructions from another advocate.
A Senior Advocate cannot file a vakalatnama,
A Senior Advocate cannot appear in the Court without another advocate or advocate-on record.
None of the above
Correct Answer:
None of the above
Explanation:
A Senior Advocate, is an advocate who has been officially designated as such by either the Supreme Court or the High Court. A Senior Advocate cannot file a vakalathnama, appear in the Court without another advocate or advocate-on record, cannot directly accept an engagement to appear in a case or draft pleadings. A Senior Advocate argues cases in court upon instructions from another advocate. Senior Advocates wear gowns that have flaps on the shoulders.