SA Bobde last day at Supreme Court: Leaving the office with satisfaction says outgoing Chief Justice of India

Sharad Arvind Bobde, the outgoing Chief Justice of India has said that he is leaving the office of Supreme Court with "happiness, goodwill and very fond memories", he said that he is satisfies for what he has done for the nation when he held the post.

Justice Bobde, who had taken several key steps in his tenure during the pandemic, including Ayodhya verdict was administered oath as the 47th Chief Justice of India in November 2019 has retired today.

Bobde headed Indian judiciary during unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic ensuring that the apex court kept functioning.

“I must say that last day has evoked mixed feelings which is difficult to describe. I have been a part of the ceremonial bench before but did not feel such mixed feelings which could enable me to say things clearly.

“I leave this court with happiness, goodwill with very fond memories of wonderful arguments, excellent presentation, good behaviour, commitment to the cause of justice from not only Bar but all connected with it,” Bobde, who was speaking on his last in the apex court, said.

“Advantage was that hearings were homely as I could see hills behind lawyers, sculptures and paintings behind lawyers including guns and pistols. The painting behind SG Mehta has been removed now,” he said.

“I leave with the satisfaction that I did my best. I hand over the baton to Justice N V Ramana (48th CJI) who will I am sure will very ably lead the court,” Bobde said.