| 'Chief, You Truly Did It Your Way', says CJI Chandrachud's successor in emotional farewell | | | Agencies
NEW DELHI, Nov 8: Chief Justice of India-designate Sanjiv Khanna on Friday lauded CJI D Y Chandrachud for his "monumental" contribution, saying he worked on a mission to improve the apex court and pursued his goal of making it "a sanctuary of inclusivity", which was accessible to all.
At a farewell event for Justice Chandrachud, organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), Justice Khanna, in an emotional speech, said there would be an "emptiness" in the Supreme Court with his demitting office.
"When a towering tree in the forest of justice steps back, the birds pause their songs, and the wind moves differently. Other trees shift and adjust to fill the void. But the forest will never be quite the same again.
"From Monday, we will feel the change deeply, an emptiness will resonate through the sandstone pillars of this court, a quiet echo within the hearts of the members of the bar and the bench alike," Justice Khanna said.
He highlighted the qualities of CJI Chandrachud as a scholar and a jurist, embodying calmness in his professional and personal life while pronouncing "monumental" judgments.
"Thirty-eight constitutional bench judgments, including two just pronounced today. This is a record which will remain unbroken," the CJI-designate said.
He said another feat that was difficult to emulate was Justice Chandrachud's ability to address audiences on diverse subjects.
"During one of the conversations I had with him, he said that it was his third speech on the same day. Chief, you are not only an elegant orator, but you command equal mastery over the written word," Justice Khanna said.
He possesses a rare ability to bridge traditional wisdom with contemporary thought into a seamless connectivity with old principles and innovations of legal philosophy, Justice Khanna said.
He said that another commendable aspect of Justice Chandrachud was his self-discipline and unwavering work ethic.
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