Stop Presenting Shawls, Other Gifts To Judges; Don't Visit Their Residences For Favours: Madras High Court To Judicial Officers
Live LawThe Madras High Court through a circular has issued a slew of directions to the judicial officers in the Tamil Nadu State Judicial Service and the Puducherry Judicial Service. "The Judicial Officers shall stop the practice of.presenting shawls, mementos, bouquet, garlands, fruits and gifts to the Hon'ble Judges at the time of meeting the Hon'ble Judges of High Court," the circular issued through Registrar General read. Regarding Visits By High Court Judges The circular also says that the officers should not stand or wait on the roadside at the outskirts of the town or city to receive a High Court Judge but during official visits, may instead arrange for a responsible member of the staff to receive the Judge at the outskirts of the city/town and guide them to ensure safe arrival without any inconvenience. It adds that there is no compulsion on the part of the Judicial Officers to be present during these visits by the High Court Judges unless their presence is warranted officially or on courtesy call.
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