New Delhi, Feb. 4 -- Law officers must remain impervious to the politics of the day and conduct themselves with dignity in court, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud said on Saturday, asserting that executive accountability relies heavily on law officers' ethical behaviour and responsibility.
Speaking at the Commonwealth Attorney and Solicitors Generals Conference, presided over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the CJI said that law officers serve as the primary point of contact between courts and the government.
"Law officers bear a greater responsibility in upholding ethical standards compared to private practitioners, given their role as guardians of the rule of law," CJI said, sharing the example of former Attorney G...