To the issue raised by advocate Bhushan on the post-retirement appointment of the judges, the BCI said that such appointments cannot be criticized in such an indecent manner since under various statutes, there are certain posts which can be assigned only to the retired judges.
“Bar Councils have always been raising the issue, but, in respectful manner before the appropriate forum. Maligning the image of our judges or the institution for these matters is quite improper and unjustified,” the press release stated.
Unless the sanctity and authority of the judiciary is maintained, it cannot be expected the Bar to be stronger and similarly for a strong and independent judiciary, a strong and fearless bar is the requirement.
“No one has the authority to ridicule the Supreme Court of India, its Judges or the Judiciary. You cannot make mockery of the system, as the citizen of India more so, so long as you are an advocate, or else be ready to face the consequences. You can criticize anyone, but, you cannot cross the Laxman Rekha, always mind your language. The licence to practice does not empower you misuse your position as a lawyer,” the bar body reminded.
Therefore, the BCI was of the view that even though the Supreme Court may hesitate in initiating contempt proceedings against Bhushan, however, the Bar Councils will not tolerate such nuisance by an advocate.
“You cannot make mockery of the system, as the citizen of India more so, as you are an Advocate, or else be ready to face the consequences. You can criticize anyone, but, you cannot cross the Laxman Rekha,” the press release said.
Source: Barandbench
