Chief Justice Advocates for Fair Pay for Junior Lawyers at Madurai Bench Celebrations

Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud urged senior advocates to move away from a paternalistic approach towards junior lawyers and emphasized fair pay to avoid 'gatekeeping' in the legal profession. He praised the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court for its significant contributions and inaugurated its Vigentennial Stupa.

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Saturday called on senior advocates to abandon a paternalistic approach towards junior lawyers, highlighting that underpaying them leads to 'gatekeeping' in the profession.

Speaking at the 20th-anniversary celebrations of the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, Chandrachud lauded its role as a data and software backup repository for the Delhi High Court. He pointed out the low entry-level salaries for juniors and stressed the need for fair compensation.

Chandrachud emphasized that junior lawyers bring contemporary insights to the table and should receive a dignified sum commensurate with their work. He mentioned the recent establishment of a Disaster Recovery Centre and other achievements of the Madurai Bench.

During the event, he unveiled the Vigentennial Stupa via video conference, with attendance from Supreme Court judges and other legal luminaries. He noted that beyond infrastructure, establishing traditions and conventions is crucial for the judiciary's future.

(With inputs from agencies.)