JUSTICE OF KARANATAKA SRI. N.K.JAIN AT BANGLORE ON 15.10.2004
"My esteemed Brother Justice S.R. Nayak, sister Judge and brother Judges, Sri. A.G. Mulwadmath, Chairman of the Bar Council of Karnataka, Sri. B.T. Parthsarathy, Advocate General, President of the Advocates Association, Banglore, Past Presidents of the Association, Ms. Sheela Aneesh, President of the Women Lawyers’ Federation, former Chairmen of the Bar Council, former Advocate Generals, learned senior advocates, other learned members of the Bar, learned members of the Judiciary, Registrars, Officers and Staff of the High Court and the sub-ordinate Courts, ladies and gentlemen.
I am overwhelmed and deeply touched by the kind of words and sentiments expressed by the Chairman, Karnataka Bar Council in his farewell address and I have no words to express my thanks.
By God’s grace, I had an opportunity to serve in this High Court as Chief Justice for 3 years. I had the privilege of hearing the arguments of eminent counsel of this High Court. I have learnt a lot. That apart, being a sportsman, the good habits of we-feeling, dedication, hard work, anticipation with court craft, concentration, to remain calm at all situations have been cultivated by me since the age of 12 years. I have develop[ed the habit of learning good things and qualities from every one, even from my opponent, in order to overcome any shortcomings and mistakes and to improve and develop skill with perfection, by keeping in mind that learning is a constant process, not only in games but also in all walks of life, and particularly in the legal profession. I have gained much from the persons with whom I have come in contact during my stay here at Banglore.
Karnataka State is famous for its culture, tradition and temples and sacred pilgrim centres. Its capital Banglore the Silicon Valley, which is well known as garden city, is now the cyber capital of the country. While opening some courts, I also had occasion to visit some of the important places in the State. The people here are very simple in nature, God fearing, peace-loving and tolerant, having unassuming character with no pomp and show. The fact that the people here have maintained the traditional south Indian culture has not only attracted me, but also made me to admire them. Though I had a handicap, sine I did not know the local language, the people of this State were so good that language was never a barrier for communication. Language constraint is still there, so also some unfamiliar faces. But due to the common aspects of indelible imprints of rich, high and noble traditions coupled with the quality of hospitality of the States of Rajasthan and Karnataka, from the day one, I never though myself to be an outsider.
The pendency of cases is always the main problem of judicial system. Paucity of courts was one of the reasons for this pendency. The vacancies in judicial post were another reason for increasing the pendency. My request to the Government was readily responded to by the former Chief Minister, Hon’ble Shri S.M.Krishna and the present Chief Minister, Hon’ble Shri N. Dharam Singh.
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