The Executive Committee of the Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA) met the Chief Justice of India and highlighted several issues affecting members of the Bar, including listing procedures, filing timelines, defect curing and the Advocate-on-Record (AOR) examination process.

Among the key concerns raised were the removal of the sequence system, earmarking Wednesdays and Thursdays for regular hearing matters subject to there being no passovers or adjournments, and extending the deadline for filing appearances until 1:00 p.m. SCAORA also requested an increase in the validity period of OTPs used in the filing process or the provision of static passwords for Advocates-on-Record.

The Association further proposed the constitution of a joint committee comprising Registry officials and SCAORA representatives to address issues relating to defect marking, curing of defects, verification and listing of cases.

The issue of conducting the Advocate-on-Record Examination annually was also discussed, particularly the concerns of aspirants covered under Regulation 11 who were affected by the cancellation of this year’s examination. The Chief Justice indicated that the matter would be considered sympathetically, including the possibility of holding the examination this year, with a final decision expected shortly.

According to SCAORA, the Chief Justice interacted with the concerned Registrars during the meeting and assured the delegation that all issues raised would receive due consideration with a view to finding constructive solutions.