Supreme Court Designates Four Ex-Judges As Senior Advocates

The Supreme Court has designated four former High Court judges, including two Chief Justices, as Senior Advocates.

The decision was taken during a Full Court Meeting of the Supreme Court held on December 10, 2025, chaired by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant.

The following retired Judges were conferred with the designation :

1. Justice Abhinand Kumar Shavili, Former Judge, High Court for the State of Telangana
2. Justice Pavankumar B Bajenthri, Former Chief Justice, High Court of Judicature at Patna
3. Justice Satyendra Singh Chauhan, Former Judge, High Court of Judicature at Allahabad
4. Justice TS Sivagnanam, Former Chief Justice, High Court at Calcutta

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