CJI welcomed the judges of SC with poetry: said at the felicitation ceremony – You were late in coming, thank you even if you came

The Bar Council organized a felicitation ceremony on Tuesday on the appointment of two new judges in the Supreme Court. In the program, the style of CJI DY Chandrachud was seen to be somewhat changed.

The CJI recited the song from the film Vijaypath- Der Lagi Aane Mein Tumko, Shukra Hai Phir Bhi Aaye To and Wasim Barelvi’s Sher- Zameen Par Chand Kahan Roz Uttarta Hai from the film Vijaypath to welcome both the judges.

Chhattisgarh High Court Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Senior Advocate Kalpati Venkataraman Vishwanathan have been promoted as judges in the Supreme Court following the recommendation of the collegium system.

CJI Chandrachud said that the appointment of both as Supreme Court judges within 72 hours of the recommendation shows that the collegium is vibrant, active and dedicated to its work.

Whoever we have chosen, we have chosen only after consultation with all the judges of the Supreme Court. We should also thank the government, which took less than 72 hours to complete the process.

In May, the CJI had administered the oath of office to both the judges, after which the quorum of 34 judges was completed in the judges panel.

CJI also read Sher of Wasim Barelvi
CJI said- Justice Mishra’s life started from a very simple family. This shows that the judges coming to the Supreme Court are deeply connected to the Indian society.

On the other hand, he said about Justice Viswanathan that he has been a role model and mentor for the young members of the Bar. He has contributed in building a team of young lawyers.

CJI also read Wasim Barelvi’s Sher for Justice Vishwanathan – If you have come, then there should be some moonlight talks, where does the moon descend on the ground everyday…

On May 16, the collegium had recommended senior advocate KV Vishwanathan and Chhattisgarh High Court Chief Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra as SC judges.

Now read about the new judges…