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Who gets to be called 'Hon’ble' in India? Allahabad High Court answers In an order passed on April 30, the Bench explained that honorific 'Hon'ble' is to be appended to the names of constitutional functionaries who exercise sovereign functions of any of the three organs of the government. It added that civil servants, howsoever high, are not entitled to use the honorific. "The Ministers of the Central and State Governments, the Judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts, the Speaker, the Chairman of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, respectively and likewise of the State Legislative Assemblies, the Members of Parliament and the State Legislative Assemblies are entitled to the use of this honorific. There could be other similar functionaries who, according to the protocol, are entitled. Whosoever is entitled to the use of this honorific has to be addressed likewise," the Bench said. barandbench.com/news/litigatio…

#SupremeCourt hears PIL seeking gender parity in the provision under Hindu Marriage Act [Section 13(2)(iii)] which allows only the wife to seek divorce on ground of non-resumption of cohabitation for 1 yr or more after passing of a maintenance decree against husband Bench: CJI Surya Kant and J Joymalya Bagchi Petitioner in person: I am seeking relook of the provision CJI: What is your problem with it Petitioner: It should be open to both male and female CJI: What is Your problem, how is bothering you. Self-proclaimed leader of male... Petitioner: I am personal sufferer...if a male had ray of hope out of this litigation CJI: This is what I wanted you to confess. Why should we not impose exemplary cost on you? J Bagchi: You should have the Constitution amended. This is a special law CJI: Don't settle personal vendettas through Article 32.

A courtroom exchange from the #DelhiHighCourt involving Advocate Bharat Chugh and a Hon’ble Judge Saurabh Banerjee, drawing widespread attention within the legal community. The matter reportedly related to a writ petition concerning alleged violation of the petitioners’ right to privacy. During the hearing, a heated exchange took place in court, with the Judge asking the counsel not to speak further, leading to intense reactions . The incident has sparked discussions around courtroom discipline, judicial conduct and the importance of fair hearing during proceedings. Disclaimer: This post is shared solely for educational and informational purposes to promote legal awareness. #BharatChugh #CourtroomExchange #RightToPrivacy #FairHearing #CourtroomDiscipline #LegalCommunity #RuleOfLaw #Advocates #LawyersOfIndia #ConstitutionalLaw #WritPetition #LegalAwareness #JusticeSystem