Vikrant Shekhawat : Nov 08, 2024, 06:52 PM
Supreme Court News: Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud retired from the Supreme Court on Friday. On the last day of his tenure, he gave an emotional farewell speech, in which he expressed his duties and feelings towards the judiciary. He said, "Please forgive me if I have ever hurt anyone. It is this court that inspires me, and I always try to fulfill this obligation with seriousness."Ceremonial Bench and his last hearingDY Chandrachud also expressed his desire to dispose of maximum cases on the day of retirement. He said that when the court staff asked him about the timing of the ceremonial bench, he replied that he wanted to hear as many cases as possible. He said, "I did not want to miss the opportunity to do justice till the last moment." This enthusiasm of his reflects his deep commitment to justice.Emotionality at the farewell ceremonyThe Chief Justice also shared that he expected the court to be empty by afternoon, but the presence of so many people overwhelmed him. He said, "I feel humbled and grateful by the presence of all of you." This highlights his humble nature and his dedication towards his work.Satisfaction with his workOn the last day of his tenure, Chandrachud accepted that he would not be able to do justice as the Chief Justice from the next day, but he expressed satisfaction with his work. He described the judges as "pilgrims" who come to the court every day to serve justice. He said, "The work we do can change someone's life." By appointing Justice Sanjiv Khanna as the next Chief Justice, he handed over the burden of responsibility to him with satisfaction.Became Chief Justice two years agoDY Chandrachud took office as the 50th Chief Justice of India in November 2022. During his tenure in the Supreme Court, he gave many important judgments, which had a profound impact on society and the judiciary. He was appointed to the Supreme Court in May 2016, and even on his last day, he performed his duty by disposing of several petitions.DY Chandrachud's tenure has been a reflection of judicial values and his exemplary spirit of service. His ideas and judicial decisions have proved helpful in giving a new direction to the judiciary of India, and his memories will always remain alive as an inspiration in the Indian judicial system.