Justice Indira Banerjee, a judge on the Supreme Court, resigned from her position on Friday after a little more than 4 years on the bench.
She was given a send-off by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), which was attended by, among others, Attorney General KK Venugopal, Chief Justice of India UU Lalit, other Supreme Court justices, and SCBA President Vikas Singh.
Justice Banerjee described how her father resisted her decision to enter the legal profession in her departure address.
“My father disagreed with my choice to pursue a legal career. He said that I didn’t put in enough effort and that the law is a vindictive mistress, therefore I must work really hard. That inspired me to pursue this job, “She remarked.
She also reflected on her time spent with Justice Ruma Pal, her senior in the bar, and his wife.
“Justice Pal was really motivating. There were highs and lows, such as days when you didn’t have a job. The most essential thing in this career is to not give up or become demoralized. Work will come if you put out the effort, “She spoke.
She made an interesting comment about quitting after 20.5 years on the bench.
“After 20.5 years, I’ll finally have some free time, so I’m looking forward to retiring. I didn’t have money when I had time, and I didn’t have time when I had money. I will have both time and money now since I will receive a pension “She stated.
She also shared some words of wisdom for aspiring attorneys.
Junior attorneys should be qualified, and ready, and contribute to the swift delivery of excellent justice.
Justice Indira Banerjee
Justice Indira Banerjee’s accolades:
The judge’s final day on the ceremonial bench, according to some, ought to be quick. She said, “the entire board,” when I asked her how many issues to place. We went through the entire board, and the judge has shown that devotion even on the final day. Sister Banerjee, farewell “CJI Lalit stated.
Attorney General KK Venugopal had thoughts that were similar to this.
For younger female attorneys, Justice Banerjee has been an inspiration. She is really kind and hardworking. If you look at IBC, criminal law, or anything else, she has rendered a decision. She has participated in 14 Constitutional benches and has penned 98 decisions “The AG said that Vikas Singh, president of the SCBA, mentioned the restraint she has shown while sitting on the bench.
“Justice Banerjee had faced criticism when she rendered a ruling in a political matter. She was asked to declare contempt by a lawyer. Justice Banerjee refused, claiming that she had to fulfill her obligations to God,” said he.
In 1985, Justice Indira Banerjee began her legal career and began representing clients before the Calcutta High Court.
On February 5, 2002, she was appointed a judge of the Calcutta High Court. On August 8, 2016, she was moved to the Delhi High Court. She was chosen as the Madras High Court’s Chief Justice on April 5, 2017.
The number of female judges on the bench has decreased to three as a result of her retirement. On August 7, 2018, she was appointed to the Supreme Court.
Proud Moment: She was the ninth woman to hold a Supreme Court position.
