Chandigarh, Oct. 28 -- The Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana (BCPH) has sought an explanation from Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association (PHHCBA) secretary, Gagandeep Jammu, over a letter he wrote to the chief justice expressing gratitude for the designation of 76 lawyers as senior advocates.

The high court issued the notification designating the senior advocates on October 20, while Jammu's letter-sent on October 24-expressed "sincere gratitude" to the chief justice and termed HC administration exercise transparent. He had called the move a "milestone," and recognition of "merit, talent and professional excellence".

Interestingly, BCPH in a general house convened on October 23, had sought details of procedure adopted by the hig...