legal profession

An advocate may, with his consent, be designated as a Senior Advocate if the Supreme Court or a High Court is of opinion that by virtue of his ability and standing at the Bar or special knowledge or experience in law, he is deserving of such distinction. [Section 16 (2) of the Advocates Act, 1961].

 It is interesting to note that only Supreme Court and the High Court have the power to designate in this respect. Thus District Courts cannot designate an advocate as a Senior Advocate.