Constitution is not merely a legal document but is a social contract and a moral compass, Justice Kempaiah Somashekar of Karnataka High Court said on Wednesday. .Justice Somashekar was speaking at the farewell ceremony organised for him at Karnataka after he was transferred to the Manipur High Court as its Chief Justice.In his farewell speech, Justice Somashekar reaffirmed his allegiance to the Constitution, underscoring that it is not merely a legal document, but a moral compass that helps to ensure real justice for all. "I reaffirm my allegiance to the Constitution, rule of law. I seek blessings of almighty, goodwill of all, so I may uphold dignity of my office, maintain sanctity, contribute meaningfully to the justice delivery system in our pluralistic democracy. Let us remind ourselves that the Constitution is not merely a legal document but a social contract and a moral compass. The guiding philosophy is to ensure that justice is not a promise on paper but a reality", the judge said. He added that the Constitution is the foundation of the democracy and that he would continue his unwavering pledge to stay true to the Constitution as he assumes the office of Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court. "As I undertake this constitutional duty, I am mindful of the high expectation placed upon the judiciary to protect the fundamental values of liberty, equality and fraternity. As I prepare to discharge my Constitutional role in High Court of Manipur, I do so with fidelity to principles of judicial independence, directive of equality before law, protection of life and liberty and the vision of justice, social, economic, political," Justice Somashekar said. .The Constitution is not merely a legal document, but a social contract and a moral compass.Justice K Somashekar.Justice Somasekhar was appointed District and Sessions Judge on June 17, 1998 and was elevated as an additional judge of the Karnataka High Court on November 14, 2016.He was made a permanent judge on November 3, 2018.The Central government notified his appointment as Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court on May 20..[Read live coverage of farewell address]
Constitution is not merely a legal document but is a social contract and a moral compass, Justice Kempaiah Somashekar of Karnataka High Court said on Wednesday. .Justice Somashekar was speaking at the farewell ceremony organised for him at Karnataka after he was transferred to the Manipur High Court as its Chief Justice.In his farewell speech, Justice Somashekar reaffirmed his allegiance to the Constitution, underscoring that it is not merely a legal document, but a moral compass that helps to ensure real justice for all. "I reaffirm my allegiance to the Constitution, rule of law. I seek blessings of almighty, goodwill of all, so I may uphold dignity of my office, maintain sanctity, contribute meaningfully to the justice delivery system in our pluralistic democracy. Let us remind ourselves that the Constitution is not merely a legal document but a social contract and a moral compass. The guiding philosophy is to ensure that justice is not a promise on paper but a reality", the judge said. He added that the Constitution is the foundation of the democracy and that he would continue his unwavering pledge to stay true to the Constitution as he assumes the office of Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court. "As I undertake this constitutional duty, I am mindful of the high expectation placed upon the judiciary to protect the fundamental values of liberty, equality and fraternity. As I prepare to discharge my Constitutional role in High Court of Manipur, I do so with fidelity to principles of judicial independence, directive of equality before law, protection of life and liberty and the vision of justice, social, economic, political," Justice Somashekar said. .The Constitution is not merely a legal document, but a social contract and a moral compass.Justice K Somashekar.Justice Somasekhar was appointed District and Sessions Judge on June 17, 1998 and was elevated as an additional judge of the Karnataka High Court on November 14, 2016.He was made a permanent judge on November 3, 2018.The Central government notified his appointment as Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court on May 20..[Read live coverage of farewell address]
