SC Judge Arun Mishra retires today

September 02, 2020 14:54

Supreme Court judge Arun Mishra, who is superannuating on September 2, 2020, has declined farewell invitations of bar bodies citing "severe situation and sufferings the world over' on account of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Keeping with a long-standing tradition of the court, Justice Mishra was today set on a bench with Chief Justice of India SA Bobde. The CJI, after hearing cases through video-conferencing, said Justice Mishra has been a beacon of light, courage and fortitude in face of all adversities.

CJI Bobde said that Justice Mishra is leaving behind a "legacy of hard work, erudition, great courage and fortitude". The CJI said he is "aware of the great difficulties which Justice Arun Mishra had to face on the personal front and despite that he carried on his duties. He had excellent relations with all his colleagues.

"Also speaking on the occasion, Attorney General KK Venugopal called Justice Mishra the "iron judge" of the Supreme Court. "I have not seen in the Supreme Court a judge so firm and unshakeable. I would describe him as an iron judge of the Supreme Court. He has contributed tremendously," Venugopal said.

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