The Federation of Bar Associations of Tamil Nadu thanked the Chief Justice of India and the Central Government for transferring Justice K.R. Shriram from Madras High Court to Rajasthan. They pledged full support to the incoming Chief Justice.
The Federation of Bar Associations of Tamil Nadu expressed gratitude to the Chief Justice of India and the Government of India for the transfer of Justice K.R. Shriram from his position as Chief Justice of the Madras High Court to Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court.
This transfer was formalized with a notification issued by the Union government on Monday.
In a letter to the Chief Justice of India, the Federation’s Chairman, N. Marappan, stated,
“During his tenure as Chief Justice of Madras High Court, Justice Shriram overlooked deserving candidates from underprivileged communities while recommending names for appointment as judges of the High Court, and it did not ensure social justice.”
He emphasized that social justice is a vital aspect of a mature democracy and that deserving candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of caste, creed, or religion, should be given fair opportunities to serve on the bench.
The Federation asserted,
“It is important to ensure that all eligible advocates from under-represented communities are considered for elevation as judges of the High Court.”
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They acknowledged the responsiveness of the Chief Justice of India and the Union government to the concerns raised by Tamil Nadu Bar members, stating,
“We all are extremely grateful. We pledge our unflinching support to the incoming Chief Justice of the Madras High Court for all his constructive efforts.”