A Full Court Reference at the Jammu & Kashmir High Court will shortly take place to bid Farewell to Chief Justice of J&K HC, Hon’ble Ms. Justice Gita Mittal as she demits her office.

Webcast link: https://t.co/d9PybM7HGp

The Full Court has assembled.

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Advocate-General of Jammu and Kashmir commences his address as he recounts how it was a historical day when CJ Gita Mittal took over the High Court and how she took the institution to new heights.

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The AG lists the judgments of Justice Mittal, including but not limited to matters related to trans persons, colour-blindness et al, to showcase how a Judge never dies and lives through their judgements.

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ASG Vishal Sharma delivers his address.

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Chief Justice Gita Mittal will now commence her address.

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Justice Mittal: Lincoln once said that the best thing about the future was that it came one day at a time. The day has come. I had no expectations that a person like me could even be considered for Judgeship. It was a cold morning of December when I was given this opportunity.
Justice Mittal: When God closes one door, he opens palace doors for you; I truly believe that. I’m sure another door will open for me tomorrow.

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Justice Mittal: I was told that when I came to the J&K HC, I was making history and breaking a glass ceiling. I believe glass ceilings are broken when you make an impact, when you help people and you drive for charge. Which is why I know I have miles to go before I speak.
Justice Mittal acknowledges and thanks her brother and sister judges for always aiding her to facilitate changes in the Court’s functionality, and to never complete of fatigue despite the trying times.

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Chief Justice Mittal also acknowledges the commitment and aid of all the employees of the J&K High Court.

“In my anxiety and eagerness to do as much as I could in the little time I had, I drove everyone to their limits. I thank them for persevering”.
CJ Mittal: I have personally grown leaps and bounds in the time I’ve been here. I am deeply grateful for all your affection and untimely support.

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CJ Mittal lists attributes of her brother and sister Judges at the High Court which she states she will ardently miss as she demits the office.

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CJ Mittal: No success or material achievements is worthwhile until it achieves progress and development in the country.

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CJ Mittal echoes the thoughts of Douglas McArthur on how a true leader must inculcate integrity and honesty in his actions.

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On that note, the Full Court reference comes to an end.

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