Supreme Court Justice PS Narasimha urged judges to exercise restraint in speech, stressing that judgments, not personal opinions, should speak for the judiciary. He highlighted the risks of overexposure on social media and after retirement.
The Supreme Court of India expressed concern over the professionalism of young lawyers after an incident where one walked away during an order’s dictation. Emphasizing that effective legal practice involves understanding courtroom etiquette, the court highlighted that academic knowledge is only part of being a good lawyer, with “court craft” accounting for the majority of skills needed.
