Paridhi Arya
Published on May 21, 2022 at 14:20 IST
Chief Justice of India (CJI) N V Ramana at the farewell of Justice L Nageswara Rao who is going to retire on June 7 said that his analytical skills and his passion for cause of justice all will be missed and will occur a great loss to the Apex Court.
He asserted that he has performed great part in explaining the Law and interpreting the Constitution.
He appreciated that Justice Rao after hailing from agricultural background and not having godfather in Law profession he has become a renowned name in this profession.
“He appeared in the leading Case of Hyder Consulting, wherein the Supreme Court interpreted Section 31(7) of the Arbitration Act. He also argued in the Famous Case of Subramanian Swamy Vs. Union of India relating to the constitutionality of criminal defamation. He appeared in numerous other high-profile cases and he was one of the most sought-after advocates in the country,” said by CJI.
CJI has said that Justice L Nageswara Rao had made many Landmark Judgements and has given prominent opinions on some subject matters.
“He certainly is the Jewel of the Bar and remained as one of the favourite seniors. Generations of young lawyers should attempt to live up to his example.”
“He strongly believes in giving back to society and leads by example. He left a roaring practice to adorn the Bench to render justice. Not everyone can think of making such a sacrifice.” CJI said.
Attorney General KK Venugopal had thanked him for accepting the offer of being Judge. He was so humble that he can even let go of his wealth.
“He has delivered 163 Judgements and been part of 552 Benches. There seems to be nothing that Justice Rao cannot succeed at. Taking judgeship wouldn’t have been an easy decision considering his successful practice. This is a test of the strength of one’s character,” he said.
The Justice Rao’s farewell was conducted because Supreme Court is closing for summer vacation.
Justice Rao, was enrolled as an advocate in 1982 at the Bar Council of Andhra Pradesh, after practicing for two years, he shifted to Andhra Pradesh High Court, and remained there till December 1994.
From January 1995 to May 2016, he practiced as a lawyer at the Supreme Court and became a senior advocate and then Additional Solicitor General.
