Judicial Etiquetee and Conduct of Judicial Officers

Abstract

Judicial Etiquette, in the professional context of the Bar and the Bench is the customary behavior, good manners and courtesies extended between counsels, and between counsel and the Bench. Judges and Advocates play vital role in maintaining Judicial Etiquette. Whereas, Advocates being professionals are governed by the Code of Conduct and are regulated by their councils, but it is the judges who are required to keep their conduct above board as it is Judge who is required to primarily manage the courtroom. The authority of Judge reaches every corner of the society. The extraordinary power invested in the judicial office demands a high standard of behavior. Judicial Ethics cannot be learn by listing or be taught only by being told. One must live by values to preach and emulating is the best way to learn. Ethics enable the judiciary to struggle with confidence: to chasten oneself and be wise to learn by themselves the true values of life.