Justice Shah became emotional after singing Raj Kapoor's song, said - I am not going to retire

As per tradition, a special bench was organized for his farewell. During this he became emotional. He said, he will start the new innings.

Kal Khel Mein Hum Ho Na Ho Gardish Mein Taare Rahenge Sada… Supreme Court Justice MR Shah retired from the Supreme Court on Monday with these lines from the film Mera Naam Joker. Although he called it the beginning of a new innings. He said that he is not the person to retire. He will start a new innings. In fact, according to tradition, a special bench was organized for his farewell. He became emotional while addressing this bench.

He also read lines from the song Mera Naam Joker during his address. Justice MR Shah was sitting on this special bench along with CJI DY Chandrachud. He has delivered 712 judgments in four years. Let me tell you, Justice Shah is among the judges who have given the most decisions. He was appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court on 2 November 2018.

CJI praised MR Shah

During this, the CJI also praised Justice MR Shah and described him as a true friend and a great ally of the collegium. The CJI told that Shah was always ready for challenges. Even during the time of Kovid, when everyone was at home and hearing some very serious cases, he was ready for the challenge. The CJI said that Justice Shah did not keep anything pending. He called Justice Shah the best in every tone.

CJI encouraged like a brother- Justice Shah

Justice Shah also praised the CJI and told that the CJI encouraged him as a brother. He told that he got to learn a lot from CJI DY Chandrachud. With this, Justice Shah thanked the Bar and Supreme Court officials as well as the support staff for helping him at every step.