Supreme Court judge showed unhappiness to advocate on continuous addressal of 'My Lord'; calls it a colonial-era relic

Lawyers always address judges as "My Lord" or "Your Lordships" during arguments. Those who criticise the practice...

Digital Desk:  A Supreme Court judge has expressed dissatisfaction with lawyers frequently addressing him as "My Lord" and "Your Lordships" during legal proceedings.

"How many times will you say 'My Lords'? If you stop saying this, I will pay you half of my salary," Justice PS Narasimha, who was sitting on the bench with senior presiding judge Justice A S Bopanna on Wednesday, addressed a senior lawyer during a normal session.

Lawyers always address judges as "My Lord" or "Your Lordships" during arguments. Those who criticise the practice frequently refer to it as a colonial-era remnant and a symbol of slavery.

"Why don't you use 'Sir' instead?" Justice Narasimha suggested, adding that if he didn't, he'd start counting how many times the senior counsel said "My Lords."

Ii is to be noted that, the Bar Council of India passed a resolution in 2006 stating that no counsel should address judges as "My Lord" or "Your Lordship," however this was not implemented in practice.

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