Allahabad HC Questions 'Honourable' Prefix for Bureaucrats, Seeks Justification

• Allahabad High Court questioned the use of 'Honourable' prefix for bureaucrats and state government officials.
• The court directed the Uttar Pradesh revenue department's principal secretary to file an affidavit explaining the legal basis for this practice.
• Justices Ajay Bhanot and Garima Prashad observed that this trend diminishes the status of constitutional authorities and courts.
• The court stated that the 'Honourable' prefix is only suitable for ministers and sovereign functionaries, not for state government officials.
• The matter, stemming from a petition by Yogesh Sharma, is listed for further hearing on December 19.

Why It Matters: Allahabad HC challenges 'Honourable' prefix for bureaucrats, seeking legal justification for its use.