Justice DY Chandrachud on Friday called for a change in the way lawyers work in the Supreme Court, asking them to realise that the Court's time is valuable..The judge made the remark when a lawyer appearing before him sought adjournment in a case. "You have to change the style of working in the Supreme Court. Judges read briefs and then lawyers don't argue," he said. ."Lawyers complain that matters are not listed, but seek adjournment when their cases come up," the judge stated, adding that adjournment can be sought only on account of COVID-19 or a bereavement in the family, and not otherwise.
Justice DY Chandrachud on Friday called for a change in the way lawyers work in the Supreme Court, asking them to realise that the Court's time is valuable..The judge made the remark when a lawyer appearing before him sought adjournment in a case. "You have to change the style of working in the Supreme Court. Judges read briefs and then lawyers don't argue," he said. ."Lawyers complain that matters are not listed, but seek adjournment when their cases come up," the judge stated, adding that adjournment can be sought only on account of COVID-19 or a bereavement in the family, and not otherwise.
