Justice Sanjay Dwivedi Bids Farewell To MP High Court

The Bar is the pressure that sustains the justice supply system, stated Justice Sanjay Dwivedi of the Madhya Pradesh Excessive Court docket on Monday (June 30) at his farewell ceremony.

Justice Dwivedi’s comment set the tone for a deeply private reflection on his journey by the legislation, starting with the affect of his father, Late B.M. Dwivedi, a lawyer.

“Watching him work with integrity and dedication left a mark on me. It was an instance that made me need to try to comply with in his footsteps“, he recalled, crediting each his mother and father for laying the muse of his values. Their unwavering religion, he stated, remained his ‘guiding mild’ all through his life.

Justice Dwivedi additionally expressed profound gratitude to the mentors who formed his authorized path. He remembered Justice Deepak Verma as somebody whose early steering gave him path and confidence. He additionally paid tribute to late Senior Advocate N.S Kale for his well timed help throughout curcial phases of his life.

Reflecting additional, Justice Dwivedi spoke warmly of Justice J.Okay Maheshwari referring to him as a supply of fixed inspiration each earlier than and through his tenure on the bench. “Justice JK Maheshwari has been a relentless supply of steering and inspiration, not solely throughout my tenure as a decide however even earlier than that. He has at all times handled me like a youthful brother, and for that, I can categorical nothing however gratitude. His mentorship has had a profound affect on my skilled journey, and I stay deeply grateful for his help”, he added.

Justice Dwivedi additionally recounted his time on the Advocate Basic’s Workplace, highlighting his shut affiliation with Prashant Singh, then Extra Advocate Basic, whose camaraderie he deeply valued. He expressed comparable appreciation for Senior Advocate Ravish Aggarwal, the Advocate Basic on the time of his appointment as Deputy Advocate Basic, crediting him for encouraging him to just accept a judgeship.

Referring to Senior Advocate Ravish Aggarwa, Justice Dwivedi stated, “he has been a fantastic good friend, steadfast, trustworthy and honest. Our skilled collaboration has been as rewarding as our private camaraderie, and I worth it immensely“.

Justice Dwivedi additionally prolonged his gratitude to Justice Hemant Gupta, who not solely administered his oath a a decide in 2018 but additionally performed a pivotal function in recommending his title for elevation. “He not solely administered the oath however was instrumental in recommending my title for the bench- A gesture of belief and confidence for which I stay sincerely indebted“, Justice Dwivedi acknowledged.

Reflecting on the years spent on the bench, Justice Dwivedi emphasised the human ingredient of each case. “Every case introduced earlier than me carried with it a narrative, a step and a way of urgency. I attempted to serve justice to the perfect of my understanding and warning“, he stated.

Justice Dwivedi additionally acknowledged Performing Chief Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva for his management and presence on the farewell ceremony, in addition to his fellow judges for his or her camaraderie and knowledge. “The journey is made lighter when travelled collectively, and I shall at all times cherish the knowledge and friendship I’ve acquired on this courtroom“, he famous.

He concluded, “I’m grateful to the bar, the Senior Advocates, the youthful professionals and all members to your advocacy, cooperation and dedication to the legislation. You’re the pressure that sustains our justice supply system.“

The occasion was attended by Judges of the Excessive Court docket and members of the bar together with Advocate Basic Prashant Singh, Deputy Solicitor Basic Pushpendra Yadav, Chairman of Bar Council of Madhya Pradesh, Presidents of Excessive Court docket Bar Affiliation of Jabalpur, Indore and Gwalior and Sanjay Agarwal, President of Excessive Court docket Advocates’ Bar Affiliation additionally addressed the gathering.

Justice Dwivedi, born in July 1963, hails from Chhattisgarh. He established himself as a distinguished practitioner earlier than the MP Excessive Court docket, dealing with a variety of issues, together with civil, legal and constitutional legislation. He was appointed because the Deputy Advocate Basic in 2009. He was elevated to the Bench as Decide of the Madhya Pradesh Excessive Court docket on June 19, 2018. From the time of his elevation to 2025, he has disposed of over 32,000 issues.