Indira Jaising vs Supreme Court Of India Through ...

The Supreme Court recalled its order dated 21st October 2016 regarding Writ Petition (C) No. 454 of 2015, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive hearing due to the significant concerns raised by non-designated lawyers. The Court noted the challenge to the constitutional validity of Sections 16 and 23(5) of the Advocates Act, 1961, which govern the designation of senior advocates, and decided to hear this matter together with Writ Petition (C) No. 6331 of 2016. The Court ordered that the matter be set down for final hearing in February 2017, allowing parties to complete pleadings in the interim.