During the interactive session with office bearers of various Bar Associations on 26th November 2022 at Tumkur, we had a pleasant surprise. Justice Sreenivas Harish Kumar of the Karnataka High Court revealed/informed that all his judgments, except the one dictated in the open court, are hand-written by him. This gives complete command over the facts of the case and clarity of thought he added.
Very few judges have/had this ability of writing judgements by hand. I think Shri. Mahadevappa, Dist Judge would type his judgements on his old typewriter. Justice Padmaraj of the Karnataka High Court would prepare elaborate notes at home/chamber and dictate the judgments in the open court.
Many Advocates draft their pleadings by hand.
“Writing elaborate judgments by hand is a tedious job. But delivering handwritten, landmark and authoritative judgement brings utmost satisfaction. Handwriting of letters is gone with the advent of sms & whatsapp. I am really happy that his lordship preserves the art of hand-writing” – says another Judge.
S.Basavaraj, Senior Advocate, Bengaluru.
Daksha Legal 