CJI Chandrachud Condemns Lawyers for Manipulating Court Procedures
Chief Justice DY Chandrachud asserts that repeated mentions of the same case by different lawyers undermine his credibility and disrupt court decorum.
- Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud criticized a practice where multiple lawyers mention the same case to get a favorable hearing date.
- Chandrachud emphasized that his discretionary powers would not be used to accommodate such tactics, citing concerns over his personal credibility.
- The CJI highlighted the importance of following standard procedures and maintaining courtroom decorum.
- He has been vocal about this issue in recent hearings, reprimanding lawyers for improper conduct and informal language in court.
- Chandrachud's comments came after a lawyer raised a previously mentioned matter about a mining lease, prompting a stern response from the bench.
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