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Supreme Court: CJI Chandrachud got angry on the lawyer and reprimanded, said – do not play with my rights

Expressing deep displeasure, CJI DY Chandrachud on Tuesday warned a lawyer not to play with his authority. Explain that the CJI lost his temper during a special mention by a lawyer for speedy hearing of a case. The CJI said, “Don’t play with my authority.”

CJI warned the lawyer
It may be known that Chief Justice Justice Chandrachud rarely lost his temper during judicial proceedings, but today he became very angry with the behavior of the lawyer and warned the lawyer.

What is the whole matter?
The fact is that when the lawyer first sought an early hearing of his case, he (the lawyer) was told that it would be listed for hearing on April 17. Despite this, the CJI was angered when the counsel sought liberty to mention the matter before another bench.

The counsel said, “If permitted, may I mention this matter before another bench.” To this, Justice Chandrachud said, “Don’t play this game with me. You cannot mention it first here and then elsewhere for early hearing.

the lawyer apologized
Thereafter, sensing the mood of the hearing bench, the counsel expressed regret and said that he should be forgiven for his arguments. The CJI sternly said, “Yes, you are forgiven, but don’t play with my authority.” He then proceeded to consider other matters requesting urgent hearing.

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