"The aim of an argument, or of a discussion, should not be victory, but progress."
There are many crucial aspects which can be considered to be resulting into Court craftship but most prominent amongst them are highlighted here as under:
ONE - BE CORRECT ON FACTS
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Judges are more intelligent than a litigant and a clever litigant should disclose all facts correctly.
Judges never appreciate that a Petitioner or Respondent conceals and/or misleads the correct fact even if it is on record.
TWO - BE PRECISE
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Judges love clarity in arguments. Be precise & never try to overshadow their queries.
THREE - BE POSITIVE IN ARGUMENTS
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Not just Judges, but a layman would also dislike negativity in a normal talk. Positivity brings harmony.
FOUR - BE WELL PREPARED
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Judges appreciate a well prepared person arguing before them rather than a person who is struggling with his/her brief.
Nobody likes to see an actor who cannot deliver his/her dialogues properly.
FIVE – BE A PROVIDER
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Always ensure that you carry all relevant documents so that all oral submissions must be supported and provided with correct and proper number of documents for Judges and opponents.
SIX – BE HELPFUL
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Judges like advocates who assist the court with correct law to decide a case.
SEVEN - BE AN ATTENTIVE LISTENER
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Judges always appreciate a person listening attentively. Don't simply repeat the words to them. Rather use your own words to show that you have heard attentively.
EIGHT - BE POLITE
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Judges always appreciate a polite advocate rather than a rude person speaking before them.
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