In his final speech, CJI, Justice S. A. Bobde, on Friday emphasised on the quality of communication and the relationship between the bar and the bench for the fulfilment of the most important function of the judiciary to protect the life, liberty and property of the citizenry.
The Supreme Court witnessed a face-off between a three-judge bench of CJ Bobde, Justice L. Nageswara Rao and Justice Ravindra Bhat and some members of the bar as the decision of the bench to take suo motu cognizance of COVID-related issues, while the High Courts were already seized of them, had been the target of criticism recently.
He went on to mention that the bar and the bench "must work in a way which is harmonious, nourishing and fulfills the purpose of the system". In furtherance, he stated that “when we had joined the bar, we were taught that we must accept that, at times, the judge may not agree with you. It is not a reflection of your skill or your ability to persuade as an advocate, but it is human nature that people may not see eye to eye on every issue.”
Quoting the famous novelist Walter Scott, he recited that "a lawyer without history or literature is a mechanic, a mere working mason; if he possesses some knowledge of these, he may venture to call himself an architect."
His final words were to the young members of the bar disheartened by the pandemic, he urged not to lose hope and to carry on- "Things will change. My heart goes out to the younger members of the bar as they are ones who need the greatest degree of encouragement"
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