The Delhi High Court has launched a webpage titled ‘Humour in Court’ to share amusing anecdotes from courtroom proceedings. Lawyers, litigants, and participants are invited to contribute their experiences via a dedicated email ID.
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NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has introduced a unique and refreshing initiative to bring some light-hearted moments from the often serious courtroom proceedings into the public spotlight. A new page on the Delhi High Court’s official website now features a collection of humorous courtroom anecdotes, offering a peek into the unanticipated humour that occasionally graces the legal environment.
For this new venture, the court has also created a dedicated email ID for lawyers, litigants, and courtroom participants to share their rib-tickling experiences from court hearings. The page, titled ‘Humour in Court’, is set to showcase some of the funniest moments that have emerged from the otherwise solemn environment of judicial proceedings.
“Courtrooms are a fertile source of humour,”
-states the description on the official portal.
“Amid the usual routine of daily courtroom proceedings, humor unexpectedly arises, sometimes due to the wit of an Advocate or a Judge, and other times from an innocent remark made by a litigant or a witness.”
– it elaborates.
This initiative is spearheaded by the Information Technology & Artificial Intelligence Committee of the Delhi High Court, aimed at capturing and preserving these humorous moments for posterity.
The page description further explains-
“‘Humour in Court’ is an initiative by the Information Technology & Artificial Intelligence Committee of the Delhi High Court aimed at capturing and preserving these moments for posterity.”
The process for submitting these delightful moments is quite straightforward.
As per the notice on the page-
“Any litigant or advocate desirous of getting his post published on the page can send it to humourindhc@gmail.com.”
This initiative allows for submissions from both legal professionals and everyday litigants who may have witnessed or been part of such humorous situations.
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However, not every submission will be instantly published. As per the court’s guidelines, contributions will undergo a screening process.
“It will be posted after being screened by the designated committee of the Delhi High Court.”
-the notice specifies, ensuring that only the most appropriate and relevant stories find their way to the public platform.
So far, five contributions have been submitted under this humorous initiative, with one particularly notable submission from Justice Rajiv Shakdher. His contribution, dated September 6, stands out as the first entry in this unique collection. The remaining four contributions come from different lawyers, each sharing their own humorous courtroom anecdotes.
While the section is live on the website, it appears to still be in its early stages of development. Notably, the link to the ‘Humour in Court’ section is yet to be made available on the front page of the Delhi High Court’s website, indicating that there may be more features or content to come in the future.
Interestingly, this initiative to document courtroom humour is not an entirely new concept. The Allahabad High Court has also taken steps to capture such moments, creating its own document titled “Law and Laughter,” authored by Justice Gyanendra Kumar. This shows that humour in the courtroom is something that has been appreciated across various judicial institutions, even if it’s not widely publicized.
The Delhi High Court’s new section serves as a refreshing reminder that even in the midst of serious legal proceedings, human moments can break through. From the witty remarks of lawyers and judges to the unexpected, often innocent comments from litigants or witnesses, the courtroom occasionally gives way to moments that can bring a smile to even the sternest faces.
This initiative by the Delhi High Court’s Information Technology & Artificial Intelligence Committee also underscores the evolving nature of courts as they embrace not just digital innovations but also creative ways to engage with the public and legal fraternity. By curating and preserving these moments of laughter, the High Court is contributing to a lighter side of the legal profession, helping both practitioners and the public appreciate the humanity behind the laws and their application.