Allahabad HC advise lawyers not to refer judges as “My Lord”
This decision comes in response to various grievances raised during a strike by lawyers at the Allahabad High Court.
In line with a statement by Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud that judges should not view themselves as gods, the executive committee of the High Court Bar Association in Allahabad has made a significant decision. Advocates will no longer use terms like “My Lord” or “Your Lordship” when addressing judges. This decision comes in response to various grievances raised during a strike by lawyers at the Allahabad High Court (HC).
The meeting, held on Thursday, was chaired by President and senior advocate Anil Tiwari and conducted by General Secretary Vikrant Pandey. Among the resolutions passed, one specifically addressed the manner in which advocates interact with judges. Additionally, the Bar Association plans to collaborate with other Bar Associations across the state to address the increasing incidents of misconduct against advocates in various courts.
The Executive Committee also outlined disciplinary actions for advocates who fail to comply with the strike. Advocates issued show-cause notices must provide explanations, or they risk losing their Bar Association membership. This membership includes benefits such as medical aid and assistance for dependents of deceased members. Non-compliant advocates may face permanent blacklisting from future membership with the High Court Bar Association. Furthermore, membership will be immediately revoked for those who participated in cases via video conferencing or in-person during the strike.
Given the ongoing situation, the Executive Committee unanimously resolved to continue the strike, abstaining from judicial work on Friday.
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