Orissa High Court vs Banshidhar Baug

The Supreme Court examined whether the High Court of Orissa's order quashing Sub-rule (9) of Rule 6 of its Advocate Rules and the notification for Senior Advocate designation was justified. The High Court had found the rule ultra vires and inconsistent with Supreme Court guidelines in Indira Jaising's case. The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the rules and the notification, emphasizing the importance of adhering to constitutional and procedural standards for designation of Senior Advocates. The judgment reinforces the authority of High Courts to frame rules within constitutional limits and the need for consistency with Supreme Court guidelines.