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CJI Criticizes Bar Association for Farewell Snub to Justice Bela Trivedi

Justice Bela M. Trivedi, the eleventh woman on the Supreme Court bench, concludes her tenure amid controversy over the SCBA's unprecedented decision to deny her a customary farewell.

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Chief Justice of India BR Gavai presides over the ceremonial bench held to honour justice Bela M Trivedi on her last working day at the Supreme Court on Friday. (ANI)
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Overview

  • Chief Justice B R Gavai publicly condemned the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) for not organizing a farewell ceremony for retiring Justice Bela M. Trivedi, breaking a longstanding tradition.
  • Justice Trivedi, known for her integrity and firm rulings, concluded her service on May 16, 2025, three weeks ahead of her scheduled retirement due to personal commitments.
  • The SCBA's decision is reportedly linked to Justice Trivedi's tough stance on legal misconduct, including ordering a CBI probe into forged documents involving lawyers.
  • SCBA President Kapil Sibal and Vice President Rachna Srivastava attended the ceremonial bench proceedings, despite the association's resolution against hosting a farewell.
  • Justice Trivedi's career spanned three decades, rising from a city court judge in Ahmedabad to one of the few women to serve on the Supreme Court, leaving a legacy of judicial independence and fairness.