The 15 Commandments

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The 15 Commandments

A judge shalt not contest election to clubs, societies or other associations.

Thou shalt not hold such elective office except in a society connected with the law.

A judge must avoid associating with individual members of the bar, especially those who practise in the same court.

Thou shalt not permit any member of the family to appear before thee or even be associated in any manner with a case to be dealt by thee.

Thou shalt not allow a family member, who practises, to stay in the same residence.

Thou shalt strive for a degree of aloofness in keeping with the dignity of the office.

Thou shalt not enter into public debate or express views on political issues or air views on matters which are pending before the judiciary.

Thou shalt not speak to the media. The judgements speak for themselves.

Thou shalt not accept gifts or cordiality except from family members and close friends.

Thou shalt not play or speculate in the stockmarkets.

Thou shalt not seek or accept contributions or be associated with fundraising.

Thou shalt always be under public gaze, and hence there should be no act of omission.

Thou shalt not hear or decide on matters where thou hast financial interests, unless disclosed before.

Thou shalt not engage directly or indirectly in trade or business either individually or along with other persons.

Thou shalt declare thy assets as well as those of other family members.

Published At: 11 December 1999 12:00 am