President confers silk on Nandlall, Jonas and Ali

President Irfaan Ali (centre) at today's ceremony. From left are Timothy Jonas, Jamela Ali, Chancellor of the Judiciary  Yonette Cummings-Edwards and Anil Nandlall. (Office of the President photo)
President Irfaan Ali (centre) at today’s ceremony. From left are Timothy Jonas, Jamela Ali, Chancellor of the Judiciary Yonette Cummings-Edwards and Anil Nandlall. (Office of the President photo)

President Irfaan Ali today elevated three attorneys to the status of Senior Counsel.

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall, Timothy Jonas and Jamela Ali were conferred with silk  at the Baridi Benab in State House, a release from the Office of the President said.

The appointments follow today’s ruling by High Court Judge Nareshwar Harnanan that the President has the authority to elevate lawyers to the status of Senior Counsel.