In court, delay is like a magic trick — sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. But in office, delay is like chai: everyone wants it, but nobody admits they drink too much!
This chapter is about two very different interns. One comes so early, even the office fan is still sleeping. The other? Well, he thinks time is like Delhi traffic — sometimes it’s there, sometimes it’s not!
Watches beep, coffee cups spill, and naps become secret weapons. All happening in Mr. Black’s office — a lawyer who wins cases even when he is late, but often deliver timely!
So get ready to laugh, because here the real question is — how much late is too late? Lets dive in timely to unfold the law of Lateness.
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If you're too slow, you may get fired.
Smart is the one who works in flow,
Not too quick, and not too slow!
It was a normal Tuesday morning in the office of Mr. Black, a High Court lawyer who was famous for two things—winning impossible cases and avoiding responsibility like it was a traffic fine. People said Mr. Black could convince a judge to see evidence that wasn’t even there. Some also said he could get adjournments faster than tea gets cold.
At exactly 9:55 AM, the office door opened like a court room rising for the judge.
In walked Mr. P, the intern who treated time like his religion. Everyone called him Mr. Punctual. His shirt was ironed so well, even a file would feel underdressed near him. His shoes shined like he was going for viva. He looked at his computer like it was a Constitution Bench. The screen turned on, and he smiled like he had already won one PIL before breakfast.
He sat, opened his notes, and said to himself, “One more day, one more victory against lateness!”
Just then, the door opened again.
In came Mr. C, with sleepy eyes and a coffee cup that looked more awake than him. People called him Mr. Casual. He didn’t believe in clocks. He believed in cappuccino. He thought alarm clocks were a scam and time was just a suggestion. His entry was so slow, even the office lizard nodded off.
Mr. C (taking a sip of coffee):“Don’t stress so much, bro. Time is not onion to cut so finely.”
Mr. P (adjusting his collar like a lawyer ready for PIL):“Being on time shows respect—for work, for self, for system. Even Sun and Moon come on time.”
Mr. C (sitting back like a baba giving gyaan):“They come on time, but also go on time. Here, we come at fixed time but no fixed time to leave. So I take rest during work. That’s called balance.”
Mr. P:“Rest? You call watching YouTube in office 'soul care'?”
Mr. C (with calm confidence):“See, bro, people who come on time are always scared inside. Always rushing. Me? I am tension-free. Even Einstein never followed time. He discovered theory of time, but never wore watch.”
Mr. P (raising his eyebrow like a judge in mood):“Einstein gave theory of relativity. You are giving excuses of regularity.”
Mr. C:“Newton also didn’t care about time. One apple fell, boom—laws of gravity. No timetable needed. You want to stop me from becoming legend?”
Mr. P (firmly):“You mix legends with laziness. Delivering work late is not genius. It’s just delay.”
Mr. C:“I never delay. I may come late, but always finish my work on time. That is the real talent.”
Mr. P:“You’re lucky Mr. Black doesn’t care when we come. Otherwise, you’d be arguing your lateness in Labour Court.”
Mr. C (smiling like he won case in Supreme Court):“Exactly! Mr. Black cares about results, not wristwatch. He wins cases by being sharp—not by showing up early.”
Just then, Mr. Black entered the office. He looked around like a judge entering court. Everyone straightened up. Even the computer fans stopped buzzing.
Mr. Black (looking at Mr. C):“That infringement file—is it done?”
Mr. C suddenly sat straight. His fingers flew on the keyboard like they were on a deadline mission.
Mr. C (serious tone):“Yes sir, just completing the conclusion. Will send in 5 minutes.”
Mr. Black nodded and left without a word. But that one nod felt like a gold medal in courtroom Olympics.
Mr. C (turning to Mr. P):“See? I may not come like train on time, but I always land on time. Work done, boss happy. Balance achieved.”
Mr. P (thinking):“Maybe… being too early or too lazy—both are not great. Main thing is work should be done properly and on time.”
Mr. C:“Exactly! If you come too early, you get bored. If you come too late, you get scolded. But if you come smartly and finish work—then you win.”
TThe two interns looked at each other. The argument was over. Both had spoken enough. Silence came in the room, only the sound of the ceiling fan was left.
Mr. C leaned back, stretched his arms and smiled,“Yaar, from timekeepers to sleep seekers, all of us just want one thing—no tension in office and no shouting from sir.”
Mr. P let out a small sigh and smiled back,“True bro... I also get tired of running behind time daily. Half the time I'm early, but still stressed. Maybe you’re right... being too strict with time also doesn't help much. Main thing is—boss should be happy, work should be done.”
Both nodded. One was tired of chasing the clock, the other tired of explaining his delay. But in that moment, both agreed—Whether you come early like metro or walk in slow like WiFi, work should be clean, complete and on time.
Final Conclusion:If you are too punctual, you’ll feel pressure.If you are too lazy, you’ll face problems.
So better to be balanced—not too fast, not too slow. Just finish your work well and on time.
Respectfully funny and submitted with smile,
By The Lawfing Lawyer, Advocate Ajay Amitabh Suman
Patent and Trademark Attorney, Delhi High Court
Lawfing Tales of Law, Lawyers, and Litigation
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