Administrative Update: AOR Code Suffix in Supreme Court Records
The Supreme Court of India (Record Room) issued an official Circular dated September 29, 2026, introducing a technical update to legal practitioner records across the institution's digital platforms. Issued pursuant to directions from the Competent Authority, the measure standardizes how legal representatives are identified in official court documents.
Key Administrative Directives
Under the new circular, the AOR Code is now integrated directly alongside advocate names:
- Database & Portal Integration: Inclusion of the unique AOR Code suffix across official digital registries and portal records.
- Cause List Display: Display of the AOR Code suffix next to attorney names on daily and weekly hearing schedules.
- Core Purpose: To ensure clear and precise identification of Advocates-on-Record in all court records and proceedings.
"The AOR Code as suffix to the name of the Advocate-on-Record has been incorporated in the official Supreme Court database/portal including Cause List to ensure clear and accurate identification of the Advocates-on-Record."
Issuance and Scope
The notification was issued by Aarti Singh, Registrar (J) (Record Room), for immediate compliance and notice:
- Target Audience: Published for the information of Members of the Bar, Parties-in-Person, and all concerned.
- Date of Notice: September 29, 2026.
- Issuing Registry: Record Room, Supreme Court of India.
This administrative measure enhances institutional record-keeping and eliminates ambiguity regarding attorney representation before the apex court.
