Justice Sanjiv Khanna was honored on his last day as Chief Justice of India, receiving heartfelt tributes from colleagues and lawyers. He reflected on his legacy and praised his successor, Justice B R Gavai. Both justices emphasized the importance of diversity in the judiciary and the deeper connection between the bar and bench.
The Delhi High Court, in the Vikas Chawla case, referenced Justice H.R. Khanna’s historic dissent in ADM Jabalpur to emphasize the importance of personal liberty. The court criticized procedural lapses that led to violations of fundamental rights, reinforcing that due process cannot be compromised. It reiterated that constitutional protections must prevail over administrative expediency. This judgment highlights the judiciary’s role in safeguarding individual freedoms against arbitrary state action.
