September 12, 2026

Section 21 – Advocates Act: Disputes Regarding Seniority

Advocates Act, 1961 — back to Table of Contents

Section 21. Disputes regarding seniority

(1) Where the date of seniority of two or more persons is the same, the one senior in age is reckoned senior.

(2) Subject to the above, any dispute as to seniority is referred to the State Bar Council concerned for decision.