LI 1. How to be in courtroom?

LI1: Here some tips & information  on how to be in courtroom.
>Arriving at Courtroom.. At most of courtrooms you must go through Security Screening....
*Certain things will not be allowed in the courtroom such as seizures, knives, weapons, or any sharp objects.
* It will take some time to go through Security
*Empty your pockets
*Your bags will be searched..better to leave outside the courtroom.

>Finding your courtroom.
Once the security screening completed..find out which courtroom..you should be in. Every courtroom have a list of cases for each day. The list may be on electronic port or in printed form (Cause List). If you can find the list, go through the same and further follow the display board for your Item No. in that particular court or you may ask the court clerk for expected time. The same cause list is provided for in which courtroom and in what time your case be called upon for hearing. After that go inside the courtroom..don't wait outside because no one knows you have arrived and no one come and look for you.

>Entering the courtroom.
*Don't bring any food or drink into the courtroom.
*Before Entering courtroom turn off your cellphone or other electronic devices.
*If you see the Hon.Judge in the courtroom when you arrived,  sit down quietly and if you don't see the judge, approach court clerk, introduce your Item No. and let him know that you have arrived.
*If court has already been started..don't approach the clerk ..instead check the Cause List and be seated until your number is called upon.
*When judges cme to the court they'll go through list in order and if your number enlisted in the end ..you are required to wait for your turn. If you leave the courtroom you might miss your case.

>Addressing the Judge.
*If you are already present in the courtroom before arrival of Hon.Judge ...stand up when Judge enter the courtroom.
*When your case is called upon...stand up and walk to the table in front of courtroom and introduce yourself by giving your name and representation.
*Remember..addressed the Judge as Your Honour.
*If the Judge or another party is talking stay serious and have some kind of patience.
*when you are speaking to the Judge..stand up..and speak loudly and clearly.
*Never interrupt Judge or anyone else and wait for your turn.
*One thing must be in mind ..the Judge might know but can't give you legal advice on your case.
*If you want the Judge to see any document ..passed the documents to the clerk of the court.
* Remember..be polite and respectful.

@Feel free to ask your queries@
Adv Mohammad Akhter Hussain
Patna High Court