An Advocate-on-Record (AOR) is exclusively entitled under Order IV of the Supreme Court Rules 2013 and Article 145 of the Constitution to file petitions, Vakalatnamas, and pleadings on behalf of parties in the Supreme Court. While any senior advocate or enrolled lawyer may argue oral matters, only an AOR can formally institute a proceeding.
Statutory Authority: Order IV, Supreme Court Rules 2013; Article 145 Constitution of India
Landmark Case Precedent: Balraj Singh Malik v. Supreme Court of India (2012)
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