"We Wish To Have You Back in Delhi Very Soon: "Farewell To Justice Muralidhar: Live-Updates From Delhi HC

He thanks his wife and his family for their love and support. He says that he has greatly honoured by the presence of eminent jurists and former judges. “I can confidently claim to be close to many judges here. Every judge has a mini-establishment that is their staff without whom work is not possible.”

Justice Muralidhar has now taken the stage.

“I understood Justice Muralidhar as a remarkable man would never settle for ordinary. Counsel may enter in court, but with socks pulled up. This is a warm warning to counsels of P&H HC. As long as judges like you are there, people will always have faith in judiciary. Wish you a good life and health”, with that he concludes.

“We gather to bid good bye to our beloved member of this family. A people's lawyer to people’s judge, your name will go down in history as a champion of human rights.”

Mohit Mathur, President of Delhi High Court Bar Association has now taken the stage.

Mittal refers to the transfer of judges and says, “Transfer policy must be discussed to ensure judicial credibility.”

He refers to how Justice Muralidhar came to the rescue of the helpless and underprivileged of the society. “He participated in landmark case, including Bhopal Gas Tragedy case. He always stood up for the downtrodden.”

He leaves with a ghazal of Majrooh Sultanpuri, “Main akela hee chala tha janib-e-manzil, magar log saath aate gaye aur karwaan banta gaya.”

The Chairman of Bar Council of Delhi is present now.

He then translates it into English, which means that even if no one hears your call, you walk alone. “Thank you for keeping the flame on side of truth and justice alive. A thousand members of the Bar have been inspired by you”, Mehra ends his speech.

“We wish to have you back in Delhi very soon.” With that, he sings the Bengali Rabindranath Tagore song “Tumi ekla cholo re”.