On January 16, the Supreme Court of India's division bench led by Justice MR Shah and Justice CT Ravikumar directed the daughter of a deceased Advocate seeking allotment of her father's chambers (Supreme Court) to write to the Court's Lawyers' Chambers Allotment Committee. The order was issued by a Bench while the petitioner, who appeared in person, was being heard.

“How can we pass an order that though you are not an advocate, we should give you the allotted chamber”, the Bench asked.

The petitioner then cited Rule 7b of the Allotment of Lawyers Chambers Rules, which states that the son, daughter, or spouse of a deceased advocate may be allotted the latter's chambers if the respective person is an advocate. Even though the petitioner requested that the case be heard within a week, the Court did not adjourn it.

Though the Bench was inclined to dismiss the matter, due to the petitioner's repeated requests citing her mother's ill health, etc., it asked her to move the Chambers Allotment Committee.

Case Title: Anamika Dewan vs Registrar SCI and Ors
Case No.: WP (C) No. 50/2023