Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu, a sitting judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, passed away at Medanta Hospital, Gurugram at 59. Born in Haryana, he was a first-generation lawyer who rose from a farming family background through dedicated legal practice and service.
The Calcutta High Court, along with courts in West Bengal and the Andaman Islands, observed a two-minute silence to honor victims of the Pahalgam terrorist attack. Chief Justice T.S. Sivagnanam initiated this tribute, which received praise from political leaders. The Supreme Court condemned the attack, expressing solidarity with the affected families.
Virendra Vashist has formally requested the Punjab Government to rename a college in Hoshiarpur after former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, emphasizing his significant contributions to India. Vashist also proposed constructing a memorial at the college to preserve Dr. Singh’s legacy for future generations, coinciding with similar requests from the National Students’ Union of India.
Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, during a ceremony honoring Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s death anniversary, highlighted Ambedkar’s vision for justice and equality as foundational to the Indian Constitution. He stressed the judiciary’s commitment to uphold these principles, recognizing Ambedkar’s influence on social justice and rights for marginalized communities in India.
The Supreme Court of India held a full court session to honor Senior Advocates M C Bhandare and Vimlesh Kumar Shukla, who recently passed away. Both distinguished legal personalities made significant contributions to the field, with Bhandare serving as a Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament and Governor of Odisha, and Shukla excelling in constitutional law and commercial litigation. The legal community paid their respects, praising their legacy and commitment to justice. This event served as a tribute to their esteemed reputation and ongoing influence in the legal profession.