Chapter III-A of Part VI of the Bar Council of India Rules prescribes the form in which advocates…

Chapter III-A says the form of address should be "Your Honour" or "Hon'ble Court" in the Supreme Court and High Courts, and that in subordinate courts and tribunals lawyers may say "Sir" or its regional equivalent. Its explanation calls "My Lord" and "Your Lordship" relics of the colonial past. The rule rests on the Bar's duty to show a respectful attitude to the court.