Supreme Court of India

Advocate on Record (AOR) in the Supreme Court of India: Role, Eligibility, Exam & Complete Guide

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An Advocate on Record (AOR) is the only advocate authorised to file, act, and plead before the Supreme Court of India. This comprehensive guide explains the constitutional basis of the AOR system, the rigorous training and examination it requires, the responsibilities AORs shoulder in ensuring strict procedural compliance, and why they play a crucial role in securing efficient, high-quality access to justice before the nation’s highest court.

The Origin and History of Special Leave to Appeal to the Supreme Court of India

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History and origin of Article 136 - Special leave Petition

This article traces the historical evolution of the Supreme Court’s discretionary power of special leave under Article 136 — from the royal prerogative of the King-in-Council and Privy Council practice to the Government of India Act 1935, Constituent Assembly debates, and early Supreme Court jurisprudence. It explains how this extraordinary appellate jurisdiction developed as a constitutional safety valve to remedy grave injustice and address questions of law of public importance.