During the hearing before the top court today, a young counsel representing one of the respondents interjected strongly against submissions made by the senior counsel appearing for Puja Entertainment, calling them "absolutely wrong."
Taking note of the tone, Justice Nagarathna advised the lawyer on maintaining restraint and professional etiquette in court.
to a senior counsel like this," she said.
Justice Nagarathna highlighted how the culture of legal training has evolved over the decades, cautioning against skipping the foundational phase of learning under seniors.
Reflecting on her early days at the Bar, Justice Nagarathna recalled how observing court proceedings, particularly before strict judges, served as an essential training ground for young practitioners.
During the hearing before the top court today, a young counsel representing one of the respondents interjected strongly against submissions made by the senior counsel appearing for Puja Entertainment, calling them "absolutely wrong."
Taking note of the tone, Justice Nagarathna advised the lawyer on maintaining restraint and professional etiquette in court.
"Mr. Counsel, you are very young. You should know when to speak and when not to speak. There’s no order that we have passed against you. You can’t say 'very wrong', etc. to a senior counsel like this," she said.
Justice Nagarathna highlighted how the culture of legal training has evolved over the decades, cautioning against skipping the foundational phase of learning under seniors.
Reflecting on her early days at the Bar, Justice Nagarathna recalled how observing court proceedings, particularly before strict judges, served as an essential training ground for young practitioners.
"When we were young, we would have only one matter here or there, one mentioning that's all. Then we would go and sit in some of the court halls, especially tough judges, to get ourselves immune to the toughness. Next time you have a case there, you're already immune by observing the judge for how to answer," she shared.
