Don t lose hope amid pandemic, things will change, says outgoing CJI Bobde ANI | Updated: Apr 23, 2021 20:19 IST
New Delhi [India], April 23 (ANI): Outgoing Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sharad Arvind Bobde on Friday asked the young members of the bar council not to lose hope amid the COVID-19 pandemic as things will eventually get better. To the young members of the bar who are disheartened by the evident events of the pandemic, I want to say, do not lose hope. Carry on. Things will change, said CJI Bobde.
Speaking on the changes induced by the pandemic, CJI Bobde underscored the importance of artificial intelligence in today s world.
He headed the Indian judiciary during the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic ensuring that the apex court kept functioning albeit via video conferencing. “I must say that last day has evoked mixed feelings which is difficult to describe. I have been a part of the ceremonial bench before but did not feel such mixed feelings which could enable me to say things clearly,” he said. “I leave this court with happiness, goodwill with very fond memories of wonderful arguments, excellent presentation, good behaviour, commitment to the cause of justice from not only Bar but all connected with it,” Justice Bobde, who was speaking on his last day in the apex court, said.
I leave with the satisfaction that I did my best: Outgoing Chief Justice of India SA Bobde
Bobde said he was demitting office after 21 years as judge and it has been his richest experience in the top court and the camaraderie with brother judges has been wonderful.
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Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde signing on a register after taking oath as the 47th CJI in 2019. (File photo | PTI) By PTI
NEW DELHI: Outgoing Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sharad Arvind Bobde Friday said he was leaving the Supreme Court with “happiness, goodwill and very fond memories” and the satisfaction of having done his best.
Leaving with satisfaction, I did my best : CJI Sharad Bobde bids farewell to Supreme Court
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New Delhi: Outgoing Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sharad Arvind Bobde Friday said he was leaving the Supreme Court with happiness, goodwill and very fond memories and the satisfaction of having done his best.
Justice Bobde, who decided several key cases during his tenure including the historic Ayodhya verdict, was administered oath as the 47th CJI in November 2019 and is retiring today.
He headed the Indian judiciary during the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic ensuring that the apex court kept functioning albeit via video conferencing.
Leaving with satisfaction, I did my best, says CJI S A Bobde on his last day in office thehindu.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thehindu.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.