CJI Chandrachud Quotes Urdu Poet Bashir Badr As He Answers Trolls In His Unique Style

New Delhi: Outgoing Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, who is known for his landmark judgements and eloquent speeches mixed with poetic twist, was at his poetic best when he responded to his trolls by quoting Urdu poet Bashir Badr. Quoting the famous Urdu poet, the CJI trolled the trollers in his unique style, saying, "Mukhalfat se meri shakhsiyat sanwarti hai, main dushmano ka bada ehtiraam karta hun (Opposition improves my personality, I respect my enemies a lot)."CJI Chandrachud was speaking at his farewell event organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association, when he talked about his trolls and memes on a lighter note. The house burst into laughter when he said, “I am probably the most trolled judge across the system."Justice Sanjiv Khanna Will Assume Charge As CJI On November 11Notably, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud will step down on Sunday, November 10, making way for Justice Sanjiv Khanna, the Supreme Court's senior-most judge, who will assume the charge on Monday, November 11.On his last working day, outgoing CJI DY Chandrachud addressed criticism with grace, while emphasizing his commitment to transparency, saying, "My shoulders are broad enough to accept all the criticism that we have faced”, “sunlight is the best disinfectant”. Calling himself one of the most trolled figures in the judiciary, he lightheartedly talked about his detractors, saying, "I'm just wondering what will happen from Monday, because all those who trolled me will be unemployed."Justice Chandrachud, the 50th CJI, assumed office on November 9, 2022, following in the footsteps of his father, YV Chandrachud, who served as the longest serving Chief Justice from 1978 to 1985.Reflecting on his reforms, the CJI stated, "I just wanted to tell you that some of the changes we have made were in pursuance of my strong belief that sunlight is the best disinfectant."Acknowledging that openness invites scrutiny, he said, "When you expose your own life to public knowledge, you expose yourself to criticism, particularly in today's age of social media. But so be it."Pertinently, CJI Chandrachud faced backlash from the Opposition for inviting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to his home for ‘Ganesh Puja’ and for expressing faith in divine intervention for the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute.During a farewell function organized by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), he expressed gratitude for his journey, saying, "We are here as pilgrims, birds for short passage of time, do our work and leave."He acknowledged the importance of leaving a lasting impact, recognizing that the institution would continue to thrive beyond his tenure. "None of us is that important to feel that the Court will not survive without me," he said.Justice Chandrachud also highlighted his journey from childhood to the head of the judiciary, sharing memories and milestones, including serving as the Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court. Over his eight-year tenure, he set records by sitting in 38 Constitution benches, and he shared that around 1.07 lakh cases were disposed of in the last two years, including 21,358 bail matters.

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CJI Chandrachud Quotes Urdu Poet Bashir Badr As He Answers Trolls In His Unique Style

CJI Chandrachud was speaking at his farewell event organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association

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