In a striking moment during today’s Supreme Court proceedings, Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, firmly reminded a lawyer of the decorum expected in the courtroom after the lawyer casually used the term "yeah" while presenting his arguments. Expressing his disapproval, Chief Justice Chandrachud stated, "I am very allergic to this yeah yeah. This cannot be allowed," stressing that a courtroom demands formal language, far removed from the casual atmosphere of a coffee shop.
The incident took place during a hearing on a 2018 petition, where the lawyer had controversially named former Chief Justice of India, Justice Ranjan Gogoi, as a respondent. Chief Justice Chandrachud raised concerns about the appropriateness of the petition under Article 32 of the Constitution, which allows citizens to seek redress for violations of fundamental rights.
As the lawyer continued with informal language, it became clear that it was diverting from the seriousness of the case, prompting the Chief Justice to interject with, "This is not a coffee shop! What is this yeah yeah?" The reminder served as a strong message about the gravity of legal discourse in the highest court of the land.
While the lawyer attempted to justify his case by referencing actions of Justice Gogoi, now a Rajya Sabha MP, Chief Justice Chandrachud advised him to refrain from impugning the reputation of a judge and ordered Justice Gogoi’s name be removed from the petition. The incident was a reminder of the importance of maintaining respect and decorum in legal proceedings.
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