CJI DY Chandrachud.
CJI DY Chandrachud will retire on November 10. Friday is his last day on the Supreme Court. A ceremonial bench was used for his farewell. This is live. During this time, Additional Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, ASG N Venkataraman, Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, Senior Advocate Dr AM Singhvi, Mukul Rohatgi and others recalled the time spent with DY Chandrachud. Singhvi asked him the secret of his youth. Mukul Rohatgi expressed his desire to have lunch. Let us know who said what.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said you were completely impartial in delivering justice. We never hesitate in your presence. You always act as the leader of the family. We will miss you. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal said you are an extraordinary son of an extraordinary father. Always smiling Chandrachud, you will always be remembered. Your conduct as a judge has been exemplary.
There won’t be anyone like you
Sibal said the way you reach out to the community shows respect for them. We are bound by our Constitutional values. When unrest broke out, your father held court. You took over when the situation was volatile. There won’t be anyone like you.
You should also tell the secret of youth
Senior advocate AM Singhvi said your energy has only increased in the past 42 years. You have exceeded the limits of your patience. You always listen to us beyond time. You have made many unparalleled contributions to the technology and modernization of the courts. You have presided over several Constitutional Benches, 7 Judges, 9 Judges and written judgments. You should also tell us the secret of your youth.
We used to have lunch behind Apsara Pen Mart
Senior lawyer Mukul Rohatgi said the lawyers had been fully heard. I met the CJI when you were serving as ASG in Mumbai. I am the Assistant Secretary, Delhi. We once had lunch behind Apsara Pen Mart. I hope to go to lunch with you again. I welcome Judge Khanna. He comes from my High Court.
you are a record breaker
ASG N Venkataraman says the 5Cs will understand your true nature. Calm, cool and collected, neither criticizing nor condemning. You’ve broken the record. ASG SV Raju said people will always remember your decisions and speeches. We now wish you all the best for your tenure at the ICJ, said Nani Palhiwala, a member of the Law Club.
