GOPAL JHA vs THE HONBLE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA

The Supreme Court addressed the eligibility criteria for allotment of chambers in the Supreme Court Lawyers’ Chambers (Allotment and Occupancy) Rules, emphasizing that allotment is made based on a ratio of Advocates-on-Record, Non Advocates-on-Record, and Senior Advocates. The Court upheld the administrative discretion of the Chief Justice in allotment matters, confirming that the rules are valid and binding for all practicing advocates. The petitioners' claims for chamber allotment were dismissed as they did not meet the specified criteria under the Chamber Allotment Rules.