Justice Oka underlined that it is a moment of great pride that Justice Lalit, a son of Maharashtra, has become the CJI.
“I believe that giving bouquets and mementos would not be the actual felicitation for the CJI. I have been issuing writs against the government and issued several while here in Bombay but today since the Chief Minister is present in this event, I would not issue a writ but would request and inform him that if the state wishes to felicitate Justice Lalit in true sense, then it should allot a land for constructing a new Bombay High Court complex,” Justice Oka said.
The judge further added that the State must ensure that the land is allotted at least before November 8, the day when CJI Lalit would demit office.
“The State should invite our CJI for the Bhoomi Poojan of that land before November 8. This would be the actual felicitation of CJI Lalit,” the judge opined.
Source: Barandbench
