Question

Assertion (A): A Senior Advocate is not entitled to appear in the Supreme Court without an Advocate-on-record.
Reasoning (R): Advocates-on-record are entitled to file an appearance or act for a party in the Supreme Court.

• A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
• B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
• C. (A) is true, (R) is false.
• D. (A) is false, (R) is true.

Hint:

In the Supreme Court, only Advocates-on-record can officially file pleadings; Senior Advocates must be instructed through them.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

In the Supreme Court of India, only Advocates-on-record (AORs) are authorized to file pleadings and act as official representatives of a party. Senior Advocates, although distinguished lawyers, cannot file an appearance or plead in the Supreme Court without an AOR. This ensures procedural correctness and accountability in court proceedings.
Assertion (A): True — Senior Advocates must work through Advocates-on-record.
Reasoning (R): True — Advocates-on-record have the exclusive right to file appearances and act on behalf of parties.
The Reasoning correctly explains the Assertion; hence option (A) is correct.