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**Executive Summary** This document is the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, published on January 20, 2021. It contains an amendment to Rule 10 of the Madras High Court Designation of Senior Advocates Rules, 2020, framed by the High Court. The amendment concerns the withdrawal of designation of Senior Advocates. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Amendment Overview:** * Rule 10 of the Madras High Court Designation of Senior Advocates Rules, 2020, is amended. * **Withdrawal of Designation:** * The Full Court may review its decision to designate a person as a Senior Advocate and recall the designation under certain circumstances. * Circumstances include: * Being found guilty of professional conduct unbecoming of a Senior Advocate. * Involvement in any alleged offense involving moral turpitude. * Being found guilty of contempt of court. * Being found guilty of misconduct by the Bar Council, rendering him unworthy to continue as Senior Advocate. * The Full Court must comply with the principles of natural justice before recalling the designation. * The decision to recall the designation shall be intimated/notified in the same manner as provided in Rule 8(3) of these Rules. **Impact Analysis** **Stakeholder: Senior Advocates** * **Impact:** Senior Advocates are now subject to a process where their designation can be withdrawn if they are found guilty of certain misconduct or offenses. * **Action Required:** Senior Advocates must adhere to the professional standards and ethical conduct expected of their designation to avoid potential review and withdrawal of their designation. **Stakeholder: Madras High Court** * **Impact:** The High Court now has the power and responsibility to review and potentially withdraw the designation of Senior Advocates under specific circumstances. * **Action Required:** The Full Court needs to establish a process to review cases that meet the criteria outlined in the amended rule 10, and to ensure compliance with natural justice principles when considering the withdrawal of a designation. **Stakeholder: Bar Council** * **Impact:** The Bar Council's findings of misconduct can now be a basis for the High Court to review and potentially withdraw the designation of a Senior Advocate. * **Action Required:** The Bar Council should ensure its disciplinary processes are thorough and well-documented, as their findings can directly impact a Senior Advocate's designation.

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