New Delhi: Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud reprimanded a lawyer today for addressing the bench with an informal “yeah.” The CJI reminded the lawyer that he was in a courtroom, not a coffee shop, and expressed his displeasure at the use of casual language during court proceedings.
The incident occurred when the lawyer referenced a 2018 petition that named former Chief Justice of India, Ranjan Gogoi, as a respondent. The CJI questioned the inclusion of a former judge in the petition, particularly under Article 32, which allows citizens to seek remedies for violations of fundamental rights.
When the lawyer responded with “Yeah, yeah,” CJI Chandrachud swiftly interrupted, stating, “I am very allergic to this ‘yeah yeah’. This cannot be allowed.” He emphasized that informal expressions are not appropriate in a court setting.
The lawyer explained his reasoning for including Justice Gogoi in the petition, arguing that his plea had been dismissed based on an allegedly illegal statement. However, the CJI, speaking in Marathi, clarified that a petitioner cannot accuse a judge when challenging a high court judgment.
The Supreme Court registry was instructed to review the petition, with the CJI advising the lawyer to remove Justice Gogoi’s name from the case, as the former judge is now a sitting Rajya Sabha MP.
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