Justice Chandrachud reprimanded the advocate for his tone and warned against attempts to browbeat the court
In an unusual incident, Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud expressed frustration by cautioning a lawyer during a tense moment in court over the scheduling of a petition. Justice Chandrachud reprimanded the advocate for their tone and cautioned against trying to intimidate the court.
During the heated exchange, Justice Chandrachud, visibly displeased, interrupted the lawyer, urging for a more respectful and composed approach. "Hold on, lower your voice. You're presenting your case in the highest court of India; speak calmly, or I will ask you to leave the Court," stated the CJI.
He further questioned the advocate's usual behavior, asking, "Is this how you usually address judges? Do you often raise your voice like this?"
This incident showcases the significance of maintaining decorum and respect in the courtroom, highlighting the need for a respectful and restrained approach while presenting arguments before the judiciary.
In a recent incident, the Chief Justice underlined the importance of maintaining order in the courtroom, stating, "Please speak more calmly. Raising your voice won't intimidate us. It hasn't happened in 23 years, and it won't happen in my final year on the bench."
The advocate, surprised by the Chief Justice's serious warning, promptly apologized and continued presenting their case in a more respectful manner.
This isn't the first time Justice Chandrachud has emphasized courtroom decorum. On a prior occasion, he strongly objected when a lawyer was using a mobile phone inside the courtroom, saying, "This isn't a marketplace. Confiscate the mobile phone."
These incidents underscore the significance of respecting courtroom etiquette and the need for a professional and disciplined environment during legal proceedings.
In March last year, there was an incident where Justice Chandrachud raised his voice significantly while interacting with senior advocate Vikas Singh. Singh was pressing the Supreme Court to expedite a case concerning land allocated for Supreme Court lawyers.
The Chief Justice became really angry and said sharply, "Stop talking. Get out of this court immediately. You can't intimidate us!"
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