- By Shivam Shandilya
- Fri, 08 Nov 2024 04:59 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
The Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, was given a ceremonial farewell in the Supreme Court on Friday as he reitired from the judicial service. Several top lawyers of the country, including Abhishek Manu Singhvi and Kapil Sibal, addressed the outgoing CJI and remembered his days in the judiciary. Meanwhile, several lawyers expressed their curiosity about the CJI's 'secret of youthfulness'.
Senior lawyer Kapil Sibal said that every smiling attitude of CJI Chandrachud will be etched in the hearts for years to come. He also credited CJI Chandrachud for reaching out to the communities, and it was never seen or heard before.
What CJI Chandrachud Said On His Last Day At SC?
Remembering his initial days in the judiciary, CJI Chandrachud said that those parts of the judiciary come to the court as “pilgrims".
“When I was young I would come to this court, I would observe this Court and these two portraits in the Court," he said.
Speaking on the last day as CJI, Justice said, “At night I was wondering that at 2 PM, the court would be empty, and I’ll be looking at myself on the screen. I’m humbled by the presence of all of you. We are here as pilgrims, birds for a short passage of time, do our work, and leave….different people with diverse views will continue the institution…I know that the person after me is so stable, so solid—Justice Khanna, a person so dignified, so aware of the court, the historical perspectives.”
The CJI also apologised in case he "ever hurt anyone" and said that it was the court that kept him going. He also thanked the lawyers for their presence in the ceremonial Bench.
“It is this court which keeps me going ….we meet the people we possibly don’t know. I conclude by thanking all of you and each one of you, I learned so much about life today, and there is no case similar to an earlier case, If I ever hurt anyone in the court, I would like to just please forgive me …thank you very much for coming in such large numbers," he said before signing off.
(With input from agencies)