The Kerala High Court has once again made it clear that no organisation or association can register itself by using the address of the High Court without seeking prior consent. This, the Assistant Registrar told KHCAA and other organisations concerned early this week. This was after it was realized that a number of organizations among them those from the legal fraternity were registering with the address of the High Court without any due authorization. The High Court through its administrative arm did declare that such cannot be permitted as this would undermine the use of the Court's address and pretend to reflect in any way on the authority of the Court. The Assistant Registrar, in the said letter, clarified that use of the High Court's address-without explicit permission-could not only confuse the public but also implicate the High Court in matters it may not be involved with. This improper use of the High Court's address would, in effect, destroy the dignity and sanctity of the judiciary, and a firm stand needed to be taken against such issues. The decision of the court in this respect reflects a concern of a more general nature, namely the protection of the judiciary's identity, the distinction thereof from private persons. In opposing use of its address, the High Court prevents its name and physical home being hijacked for purposes that might defame or otherwise tarnish it through association. The communication by the Assistant Registrar reminds all organisations, and most importantly those in the legal fraternity, of the essence of observing ethical standards in operations. Organisations should henceforth be certain to get appropriate clearance before aligning themselves with the judiciary in whatever nature, as well as using its address for registration and correspondence purposes. This move by the Kerala High Court aims at ensuring that the name and address of the high court are used only in an official capacity and with due authorization. It simply puts across the importance of keeping the judiciary out of any potential misuse or misrepresentation arising on the part of external entities.