Himachal Highcourt bid farewell to CJ AA Sayed

A Full Court Farewell Address was held today in the High Court of Himachal Pradesh, to bid farewell to the Chief Justice, Amjad Ahtesham Sayed, who will demit office on 20.01.2023 Speaking on the occasion, Justice Sayed thanked his companion judges for extending him a helping hand, be it on judicial or administrative side. He thanked his family members, especially his wife Mrs. Shabnam, who stood by his side as a pillar of support and a go-to person. The Chief Justice thanked Bar Members for all their support, love and affection. He also thanked all the Registrars, personal staff and other officers and staff of High Court Registry for their sincerity and devotion to duty. The Chief Justice said that the Judiciary is where it is today, thanks to the collective efforts and achievements of Judges, Judicial Officers in the District Judiciary, Advocates and officers and staff of all courts throughout the country. He expressed his hope that the present tension between the Judiciary and the Government would be a thing of the past soon. He said that only independent and strong judiciary, who is watchdog of the Constitution and is bestowed powers to uphold the Constitution, an maintain the robust democracy in our country. Justice Sabina said that positive outlook and friendly attitude of the Chief Justice have always inspired companion judges. It was a wonderful opportunity to work with him and he does not lose  his cool at any point of time and always remains in working mode. She further said that the CJ took keen interest in each and every activity of the State Legal Services Authority. Under his able guidance, online Lok Adalat for settlement of Motor Vehicle Challan cases at pre-litigation stage was organized on 27h November 2022, which was a great success. She further said that positive approach of the Chief Justice, in the every walk of life and friendly attitude will always be remembered. Justice Sabina wished him a very peaceful, contended and happy life ahead. Anup Rattan, Advocate General, Sh Ajay Kumar Sharma, Chairman, Bar Council of H.P, Sh. Ankush Dass Sood, President H.P. High Court Bar Association, and Shri Balram Sharma, Deputy Solicitor General of India, also spoke on the occasion and praised the Chief Justice for his contribution to the administration of justice. Justice Sabina, Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan, Justice Vivek Singh Thakur, Justice Ajay Mohan Goel, Justice Sandeep Sharma, Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua, Justice Satyen Vaidya, Justice Sushil Kukreja and Justice Virender Singh, were also present on the occasion.