Indira Jaising, Tushar Mehta in war of words after SG seeks reconsideration of senior designation verdict

In a war of words at the Supreme Court, Senior Advocate Indira Jaising and Solicitor General Tushar Mehta clashed over the senior designation process for advocates. The two legal experts disagreed on the transparency and fairness of the procedure followed by the Supreme Court in awarding senior designations. Jaising criticized the process, while Mehta defended the Court’s approach, emphasizing the high standards maintained in granting such designations. The heated exchange brought to the fore concerns about the fairness of the procedure, with both sides offering differing perspectives on legal recognition within the profession.