Lawyers Can’t Use of Prefixes Like ‘Lt. Colonel’ & ‘MP’ in Legal Documents”: Madras HC

Yesterday, On 2nd July,The Madras High Court prohibited lawyers from using honorary titles like “Lieutenant Colonel” in legal documents, emphasizing equality in the eyes of the court. Justices SM Subramaniam and C Kumarappan’s ruling aligns with Supreme Court guidelines, ensuring legal practitioners are equal before the law, regardless of external titles. This decision upholds the integrity and equality of the legal profession.