The Advocates Act, 1961 · III — ADMISSION AND ENROLMENT OF ADVOCATES

Section 21. Disputes regarding seniority

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

21. Disputes regarding seniority .―(1) Where the date of seniority of two or more persons is the same, the one senior in age shall be reckoned as senior to the other. 2[(2) Subject as aforesaid, if any dispute arises with respect to the seniority of any person, it shall be referred to the State Bar Council concerned for decision.]

Source: India Code