Chief Justice of india Dr. DY. Chandrachud has retired on friday (November 10, 2024). On the last working day of the CJI, the supreme court Bar Association (SCBA) organized a farewell ceremony on november 8, 2024 in his honor. In which supreme court Bar Association President kapil sibal recited a special poem for the Chief Justice in his farewell speech. He said that you are one of the greatest judges of this country.
In fact, SCBA President kapil sibal, while addressing the farewell ceremony, praised outgoing Chief Justice DY Chandrachud. Sibal recited a poem written in honor of the CJI. He said, "When we write about Justice Chandrachud, we will discuss his decisions, his manner, his simplicity, his patience. All qualities, one of the greatest judges of this country." Justice Chandrachud's tenure as the judge has left an indelible mark on the judiciary of india with his bold decisions and farsighted approach. On his retirement, the entire legal community is giving him an emotional farewell, celebrating his contribution to the nation and the Constitution."
'The Chief Justice was ready to deal with complex issues'
Sibal said, "The other quality of the Chief Justice was that he was ready to deal with these complex issues and I dare say that previous Chief Justices did not allow themselves to deal with these issues for years, whether it was 370 or gay marriage, or electoral bonds, or any of the big issues that really change the contours of our existence. You were ready to take it forward, you were ready to address issues within the scope of those complexities and you addressed them with great clarity."
'Salute to you for this'
He further said "So we should thank you for all the work you have done, maybe we don't agree with you, it is not necessary that we agree, but at least we should salute you for the fact that you were ready, willing to deal with those complications."