My Farewell Speech !
The former Chief Minister of Karnataka as also the present one suggested to me to stay in this city. I sincerely thank them but as you know, one always desires to live in one’s native place so that one can do some service to redeem what he has received from the society. I am going back to Jaipur, the pink city of India after 7 years. I value your good wishes and goodwill as precious assets.
My habit of asking questions during the course of arguments was not to hurt anybody’s feeling but to understand the point in controversy. Of course, I also faced some resentment from the advocates for not indulging in PILs, for not being lenient in executing the orders of the High court in contempt matters and not posting the cases as per the whims of advocates, which according to me is not possible. I have no regrets. I may add that I was brought up like that in a disciplined manner. We have to remember that justice would be effective, only if the power of the courts and respect to them is guarded. The uprightness and independence of judicial unit of the state has contributed accordingly to maintain the prestige of our country. Attempts to denigrate the judiciary should be avoided and every effort must be made to wipe out such tendency. If our judiciary loses its repute in the country, there will be no hope for rule of Law. I have, in my own humble way tried to live up to the highest traditions of my office and I express my unreserved sense of appreciation for the assistance which all of you rendered to me in the effective discharge of my duties. To discharge duties effectively, one has to be strict and take some strong action. In this regard, I have endeavored to discharge my duties with a sense of duty and keep in mind, that in such endeavour no one can please everybody. Some dissatisfaction is always there. It is important to maintain discipline and values in life. I have enjoyed my tenure as a Judge for 14 years 3 months. About 6 years at Jodhpur, 15 months in Jaipur, about 4 years in Chennai and 3 years in Karnataka. I have been discharging my duties as Chief Justice for the last five years. I have done justice with my work as per my conscience and with full satisfaction, and therefore, I may mention here that if there were any lapses and shortcomings on my part, I may be excused keeping in mind that to err is human.
It is not out of place to make a mention about my parents here. My father late Justice J.P.Jain dies in 1975 and my mother Pushpa Jain died 4 years ago while I was in Chennai. My father and his advice still lives in my heart, makes me remember at all times that “Do not expect anything from anybody. Do not be provoked by anyone. Let your heart be not troubled by anybody”. Ever otherwise, I have always been careful to have my steps measured.
I sincerely thank the Honourable Chief Justice of India and the Collegiums for giving me this opportunity to serve in this beautiful city with pleasant weather. I am also thankful to Hon’ble Sri M.N. Venkatachalilah, former chief Justice of India for the love and affection showered on me. My wife Aruna, a pious and contented lady, has silently helped me in my work. But for her full co-operation, I would not have been able to discharge my arduous functions.
I take with me very pleasant memories of my association with you all, having worked for a considerable period in this High Court with full satisfaction and will cherish the said memories. I was fortunate to have the blessings of so many Holy Saints in Karnataka and I seek the blessings of the Almighty for us all. 33. May God be with you. My wife Aruna Jain and other members of my family join me in thanking you all once again for having made our stay at Banglore happy, comfortable and pleasant. I am parting company with you with happiness and satisfaction. Please accept my warm thanks when I bid you good bye.
My the Almighty bring all fortunes on you for ever.
Yellarigu Namaskara Vandanegalu
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