Using "SIR" instead of "my lord," "my ladyship," or "your honour" is the right way to address judge. Let it be gender-neutral.
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The Gujarat High Court discussed whether to use the differentiating "My Lord" or "Your Honour" from the British era.
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furthermore, the discussion also touched upon the gender facet of the matter.
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This came up during a hearing when a lawyer addressed the division bench of Chief Justice Sonia Gokani & Justice Sandip Bhatt as "your ladyship" frequently.
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The bench pointed out that he should acknowledge both judges rather than just one.
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The senior attorney apologized immediately. Following the completion of the arguments, the lawyer apologized again to Justice Bhatt, saying that it was never his intention to address only one judge and that he should have addressed the bench as My Lords:
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Chief Justice Gokani responded, "Many times in the General Clauses Act, we say he includes she, and perhaps she includes he as well!"