Should the judges be addressed as 'My Lords' or 'Your Lordship' or something else? This debate is quite old. Recently, when a lawyer was stuck in this dilemma in the Supreme Court, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud immediately cleared his confusion.

On October 6 (Friday), the bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud was hearing a case. During this time, a lawyer started addressing the bench as “Sir” instead of the traditionally used ‘Your Lordship’. After a few seconds he realized his mistake and clarified it. The lawyer said that he wanted to say 'Your Lordship', but by mistake 'Sir' came out of his mouth.

Hearing the lawyer's explanation, CJI Chandrachud started smiling. He said, “Please call us Sir only.” Now the tradition of addressing people as 'Your Lordship' should come to an end. All we have to say is that what you said was very good… there is no harm in it.' On this the lawyer further said that I come from a corporate background. There the boss is called Sir. That's why I have a habit of saying sir.

Chief Justice Chandrachud on Friday also expressed his strong displeasure on the judges of Bombay High Court. When the CJI came to know that only a few judges of the Bombay High Court were conducting hearings in virtual and hybrid mode, he became very angry. The Chief Justice said that all judges will have to learn new technology and cannot hesitate in it.

While hearing a case, Chief Justice Chandrachud said that Bombay High Court is my parent court. I came to know that hybrid hearing has been removed there. After all, why is there so much desolateness regarding technology? The question is not whether a judge is technology friendly or not. If you want to become a judge, you will have to learn technology. Knowledge of new technology is essential. Can't escape this.