Aligning with a statement by Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud that judges should not view themselves as gods, advocates will no longer use terms like “My Lord” or “Your Lordship” to address judges, as part of decision taken by the executive committee of the High Court Bar Association, Allahabad.
The meeting was held on Thursday amid the strike by lawyers at the Allahabad High Court (HC), in response to various grievances, including judges’ behaviour towards lawyers and deviations from court practices and customs.
It was chaired by President and senior advocate Anil Tiwari and conducted by General Secretary Vikrant Pandey.
Among the resolutions passed one was on addressing the judges. Additionally, the Bar Association plans to engage with other Bar Associations across the state to tackle the rising incidents of misconduct against advocates in various courts.
The Executive Committee also decided on disciplinary actions for advocates who do not comply with the strike. Advocates issued with show-cause notices must provide explanations, or they risk losing their Bar Association membership, which includes benefits such as medical aid and assistance for dependents of deceased members. Non-compliant advocates will face permanent blacklisting from future membership with the High Court Bar Association. Membership will be immediately revoked for those who participated in cases via video-conferencing or in-person during the strike.
In light of the ongoing situation, the Executive Committee unanimously resolved to continue the strike, abstaining from judicial work on Friday.
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