The outgoing CJI delivered his final remarks while leading a Ceremonial Bench on Friday, his last working day.
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud sought ‘forgiveness’ in case he ‘ever hurt anyone,’ on Friday, his last working day.
“It is this court that keeps me going…we meet people we possibly don’t know. I thank all of you. I thank all of you and each one of you and there is no case similar to an earlier case. If I ever hurt anyone in the court, I would like you to just please forgive me. Thank you for coming in such large numbers,” he said in his farewell speech.
The outgoing CJI, who will be succeeded by CJI-designate Sanjiv Khanna, delivered his final remarks while leading a Ceremonial Bench, that would mark his retirement. Also stated that he wanted to hear ‘as many matters as I could’ before the Ceremonial Bench was listed.
“When my court staff asked me yesterday as to what time the Ceremonial Bench shall be listed, I told I’ll do as many matters as I can…I wouldn’t want to miss the opportunity to do justice till the last time possible,” CJI Chandrachud, who took over as the country’s 50th Chief Justice in November 2022, remarked.
Further, the retiring Chief Justice, appointed a judge of the Supreme Court in May 2016, mentioned he felt ‘humble’ so many people were in the court for his final address.
“Last night, I was wondering the court would be empty at 2 pm 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,” he remarked.
On his successor, Justice Khanna, CJI Chandrachud called him a person who is ‘so stable, solid, and dignified.’
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