CJI Pulls Up Lawyer For Indiscipline In Court: 'Tomorrow You Will Come To My House And...'

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud reprimanded a lawyer in the Supreme Court today after the lawyer mentioned he had checked with the court master regarding the details of an order dictated in court.

"How dare you ask the court master what I dictated in the court? Tomorrow you will come to my house and ask the personal secretary what I am doing. Lawyers have lost all sense or what," said Chief Justice Chandrachud, expressing his disapproval.

He reminded the court that he remained in charge, stating, "Don't try these funny tricks again, these are my last days in the court."

He added, "I am still in charge, though for a short time."

The sharp remarks were made during a discussion about an arbitration order.

Chief Justice Chandrachud is set to retire on November 10, with Justice Sanjiv Khanna next in line for the position of Chief Justice.

During his two-year tenure, Chief Justice Chandrachud has emphasized maintaining decorum in court and has frequently rebuked lawyers for unprofessional behavior. A recent incident occurred earlier this week when he criticized a lawyer for using the casual term "yeah" while addressing the bench.

"This is not a coffee shop! What is this yeah yeah. I am very allergic to this yeah yeah. This cannot be allowed," he said firmly.

Earlier this year, during a hearing on the electoral bonds case, the Chief Justice admonished another lawyer for raising his voice while addressing the court.

"Don't shout at me. This is not a Hyde Park corner meeting, you are in the court. You want to move an application, file an application. You have got my decision as Chief Justice, we are not hearing you. If you want to file an application, move it on the email. That's the rule in this court," he had warned.