Chief Justice's Decorum Lesson For Lawyer Who Spoke Out Of Turn In Court
NDTV
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud asked the lawyer to practise with a senior who can train him in courtroom decorum
Schooling a lawyer on courtroom decorum, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud today said the Supreme Court "is not a (railway) platform where you can board any train".
The strong remarks came after a lawyer started arguing in court out of turn. Around noon, the lawyer suddenly stood up and said he has submitted a public interest litigation for judicial reforms and wants an urgent hearing. The matter was not listed for the day.
The Chief Justice was livid at the sudden mention of an unlisted matter. "This is not a platform that you can board any train. Speak to a senior on how to behave in a court and what are the rules. You are a lawyer, right? You should know when and how to mention matters," he said.
