Protocol facilities have been established for ministers, people's representatives, judges and high officials. It should be given to them as well as they are at the forefront of striving for the onward movement of society. However, they should not claim it as their right in such a way as to trouble others. The letter sent by Supreme Court Chief Justice DY Chandrachud to all High Court Chief Justices pointing this out is commendable. The letter has been sent as a warning against the misuse of protocol facilities by some judges and inviting criticism against the judiciary.

Alleging that his demands were not met during a train journey, Allahabad High Court Judge Gautam Chaudhary sent a letter through the registrar seeking an explanation to the railway authorities, which led to criticism and controversy. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court has mainly pointed out in the letter that the High Court has no authority to take action against the railway authorities in this regard. The privileges of being a judge should not be seen as an opportunity to display power. This right should not be used as a special right for themselves, different from the society. Judges should act in such a way as to maintain the credibility of the judiciary whether in sitting or not. In the letter, the Chief Justice pointed out that the public's trust in the judges should be upheld and maintained, a fact that should be remembered not only by the judges but also by all those who get protocol facilities.

On July 14, the Allahabad High Court sought an explanation from the General Manager of North Central Railway, Prayagraj. In the letter seeking an explanation, the High Court Registrar alleged that Judge Gautam Chaudhary was not treated satisfactorily by the railway officials while traveling with his wife in the first-class AC coach of the Purushottam Express from New Delhi on July 8. The letter states that there was a delay in providing food on time and the train departed several hours late. There is nothing wrong in sending a letter to the railway officials pointing out such things. At the same time, the high court has no authority to seek an explanation or demand punishment of officials, the Chief Justice pointed out. It is not good manners to have the impression that one is above the common people no matter what the status. Getting special facilities while holding a position should not be mistaken as a facility that is available to him as an individual because the Constitution says that all citizens have equal rights.