Allahabad High Court urges judges not to record abusive words in orders & witness statements

The Allahabad High Court advised judges to avoid reproducing abusive or obscene words in judicial orders and witness depositions, except where necessary for adjudication. The Bench stressed judicial decorum, the dignity of court records, and the need to prevent vulgar language from entering official archives unnecessarily. It also highlighted that sensitive handling protects the institutional image of courts and shields vulnerable litigants from re-traumatisation. The advisory reflects a balance between evidentiary fidelity and the maintenance of judicial propriety in court documentation.