The Supreme Court has rightly expressed concern about the kith and kin of some Allahabad high court judges practicing in the same court. These are fundamental professional ethics that need to be upheld across the entire spectrum of the judiciary. In fact it would be appropriate for lawyers not to even appear before judges with whom they have been close friends or have worked as colleagues or juniors. It is a very uncomfortable and undesirable situation. We have heard of judges recusing themselves from matters. Nothing should stop advocates from saying “Not before me”. The legal profession cannot end up becoming a business venture with court battles stage managed.
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