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In 2006, the Bar Council of India had passed a resolution asking lawyers to refrain from addressing judges as "My Lord" and "Your Lordship".
The usage of titles such as “Lordship” may inadvertently propagate a semblance of hierarchy within the courtroom, where judges could be perceived as being elevated above the common citizen.
Her comments came after a lawyer referred to the Chief Justice and Justice Sandeep N Bhatt, who shared the Bench with her, as "Your Ladyships" during a hearing.
The First Bench of the Orissa High Court headed by Chief Justice S Muralidhar has urged parties to avoid using 'My Lord', 'Your Lordship' and 'Your Honour'.
A Supreme Court bench headed by the Chief Justice of India on Monday took objection to a law student, who was appearing as a party-in-person, when he addressed the judges 'Your Honour'.'When you call...