High Court of Chhattisgarh has designated 11 advocates as Senior Advocates in a significant development for the state’s legal fraternity. The official notification was issued by Registrar General Rajneesh Srivastava following approval by the Full Court.
The appointments have been made under Section 16 of the Advocates Act, 1961 and the Chhattisgarh High Court (Designation of Senior Advocates) Rules, 2025. The notification stated that the designations came into effect immediately after approval by the Full Court on April 28, 2026.
According to the High Court notification, the decision was also made in compliance with the judgment and directions issued by the Supreme Court of India in Criminal Appeal No. 865/2025, Jitendra alias Kalla vs State (Delhi Government), delivered on May 13, 2025.
Advocates Designated as Senior Advocates
The following advocates have been conferred the prestigious designation of Senior Advocate:
- Shailendra Dubey
- Ranveer Singh Marhas
- Hamida Siddiqui
- Yashwant Thakur
- Anoop Mazumdar
- Nilabh Dubey
- Amrito Das
- Matin Siddiqui
- Naushina Afreen Ali
- Arvind Srivastava
- Tarendra Kumar Jha
Prestigious Recognition in Legal Profession
The designation of Senior Advocate is considered one of the highest professional recognitions in India’s legal system. It is granted to advocates who have demonstrated exceptional legal expertise, professional integrity, and distinguished service in constitutional, civil, criminal, and other complex legal matters.
Senior Advocates are recognized for their extensive courtroom experience, deep understanding of law, and significant contribution to the justice delivery system. Their designation also reflects the confidence reposed in them by the judiciary and the legal community.
Legal observers believe the latest appointments will further strengthen the quality of advocacy and judicial proceedings in Chhattisgarh, particularly before the High Court of Chhattisgarh.
The development has been widely welcomed by members of the Bar and legal practitioners across the state, who described the move as recognition of years of dedication, professional excellence, and contribution to the legal profession.
