Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud and President of Supreme Court Bar Association Kapil Sibal Today (Sept 19) took a round of an ongoing health camp within the premises. They had a candid chat over the health check-ups. “This is an excellent initiative by the members of the Bar and Rotary Club to provide basic medical diagnostic testing within the premises of the Supreme Court, it will help our lawyers, their clerks, the young interns, to raise awareness about good health. So, I applaud the SC Bar Association and Rotary club for organising this for the benefit of the community,” says CJI.
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NEW DELHI: Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, along with Kapil Sibal, President of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), today visited an ongoing health camp within the Supreme Court premises.
The health camp, organized in collaboration with the Rotary Club, aims to provide essential medical check-ups and raise health awareness among the legal fraternity.
During their visit, CJI Chandrachud and Kapil Sibal engaged in a candid discussion about the health check-up initiatives being offered to the participants. The event was focused on providing access to basic medical diagnostic services to various members of the legal community, including lawyers, clerks, and interns.
In appreciation of the effort, Chief Justice Chandrachud expressed his thoughts on the initiative, stating,
“This is an excellent initiative by the members of the Bar and Rotary Club to provide basic medical diagnostic testing within the premises of the Supreme Court, it will help our lawyers, their clerks, the young interns, to raise awareness about good health.”
He went on to commend the organizers for their efforts in promoting wellness within the legal fraternity, saying,
“So, I applaud the SC Bar Association and Rotary club for organising this for the benefit of the community.”
The health camp serves as a much-needed initiative to support the well-being of individuals working within the demanding legal profession, ensuring they have access to regular health check-ups without leaving the court premises.
During visit to the health camp held at the Supreme Court premises, Senior Advocate and President of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), Kapil Sibal, made an appeal to Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, requesting a ban on the use of gutkha (a form of chewing tobacco) within the premises.
In a casual conversation, Sibal said,
“Gutkha band krwa do”
emphasizing the importance of addressing the issue of tobacco consumption in the court environment.
In response to this, CJI Chandrachud agreed with the suggestion, affirming with a clear,
“Ha bilkul”
This exchange highlights the growing concern over tobacco use in public spaces, especially within a professional environment like the Supreme Court, where health and well-being are crucial.
The call for a gutkha ban aligns with the broader health initiatives being discussed during their visit to the health camp, further promoting a healthier workplace for the legal fraternity.
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