Framework of Judicial Conduct Standards: Bar after Judge’s Outburst – Times of India

CHENNAI: Taking an exception to the eruption of Justice R Subramanian by Madras H.C judge at senior lawyer P Wilson while hearing an appeal, All-India Bar Association (AIBA) has written to CJI DY Chandrachud to formulate guidelines judicial behavior and establish a mechanism to address complaints about unprofessional conduct by members of the judiciary.
AIBA also requested the CJI to set up a monitoring committee headed by a Supreme Court judge to review virtual court proceedings.
In a letter to the CJI, AIBA chairman and senior advocate Adish C Aggarwala said Justice Subramanian shouted at Wilson – who is also a Rajya Sabha MP from DMK – and used inappropriate language. “Lawyers should feel free to carry out their professional responsibilities without fear of being wrongly accused of undermining the authority of the court,” Aggarwala said.
Pointing out that a complaint on the matter to the HC registry remained unanswered till date, the association said, “The silence of the authorities raised questions about the enforcement of the rules.” TNN