Where are the soft skills? Supreme Court advises young lawyers to train under seniors on court decorum
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The Supreme Court on Friday expressed concern over the declining emphasis on traditional court training and decorum among young lawyers [Puja Entertainment India Ltd v. TIPS Industries Ltd & Ors.].A Bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and AG Masih emphasized that soft skills and advocacy are best learned under the guidance of senior members of the Bar. "Today we are told some youngsters are starting their own office without training. That is really not good. Unless you train with
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SourceBar and Bench
PublishedFriday, 18 September 2026
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DescriptionFriday, 18 September 2026via deccan_chronicle
The Supreme Court on Friday expressed concern over the declining emphasis on traditional court training and decorum among young lawyers [Puja Entertainment India Ltd v. TIPS Industries Ltd & Ors.].A Bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and AG Masih emphasized that soft skills and advocacy are best learned under the guidance of senior members of the Bar. "Today we are told some youngsters are starting their own office without training. That is really not good. Unless you train with
A Bench comprising Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Justice Augustine George Masih observed that young members of the Bar must learn what should and should not be said in court.
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