Courtroom humour reels go live: Delhi HC launches ‘Humour in Court’ to share witty, memorable moments online
Humour in Court" on its official website. This section is designed to collect and share witty and memorable exchanges from courtrooms, offering an alternative glimpse into the typically serious environment of legal proceedings. The initiative was launched by Acting Chief Justice Manmohan, alongside two other innovative services—the Delhi High Court WhatsApp Services and the Delhi High Court e-Museum.
Justice Rajiv Shakdher, who chairs the IT, AI, and Accessibility Committee, emphasized the significance of maintaining a lighter atmosphere in courtrooms. He noted that humor often emerges in legal proceedings and can offer a welcome break from the intense formality that often surrounds court cases. “This project is very close to my heart. Often, the history of times is revealed and recorded through these anecdotes. The judges who sat and the great lawyers who argued the matter are often recorded by way of these anecdotes," said Justice Shakdher during the launch.
Justice Shakdher further explained that the platform would allow users to share courtroom anecdotes, provided they adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs). He stressed that the anecdotes should not name individuals and must remain within boundaries of decency. “We need not be very sensitive and need to learn to laugh at ourselves,” he added, hinting at the need for both lawyers and judges to embrace the occasional levity of courtroom exchanges. He also mentioned that he had considered naming the initiative the «funny bone committee.»
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