Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Tuesday expressed strong disapproval of the practice of multiple lawyers seeking urgent hearings for the same case, saying it compromises his “personal credibility.”
During the court’s proceedings, CJI Chandrachud addressed the issue after a lawyer mentioned a case involving a lapsed mining lease for an urgent hearing. He emphasized that some lawyers, in an attempt to secure a favorable listing, repeatedly present the same case by changing advocates on different dates.
“Stop this practice of repeated mentioning by different counsels. All of you are just trying to take a chance. Whatever little discretion I have as the Chief Justice will never be exercised in your favour, because there is an attempt to take this court for a ride,” he said firmly.
The Chief Justice further elaborated on the consequences of such tactics, saying, “Get three different counsels and see… the judge blinks and you get an order. This is what is happening in this court. I will not do it. Because my personal credibility is at stake.”
The CJI’s comments underscore his determination to maintain the integrity of the judicial process, warning lawyers against taking advantage of procedural loopholes to get their cases listed.
