Kerala High Court Honours Justice P Somarajan for Record-Setting Tenure and Commitment to Justice
Kerala High Court judge, Justice P Somarajan, bid farewell to the High Court on Friday, his last working day before demitting office on Saturday, July 13.
In his farewell speech at the full court reference held in his honor, Justice Somarajan highlighted his record-setting case disposal achievements during his tenure.
“I have the enviable distinction of a record disposal of second appeals in India,” he stated, emphasizing his role in ensuring the speedy resolution of longstanding cases.
Justice Somarajan detailed his efforts over nearly eight years to expedite case resolutions, including cases that had been pending for decades. Notably, he mentioned disposing of a case filed on the day of his birth, underscoring the historical significance of his tenure.
“I ensured the speedy disposal of almost all old civil appeals, including second appeals ranging from 10 to 65 years old during my stint,” he said. He humbly acknowledged his achievements, viewing them as part of his duty rather than seeking applause.
Expressing gratitude to the Bar and the Bench for their support, Justice Somarajan acknowledged the personal sacrifices required of a judge and thanked his family for their unwavering support.
Acting Chief Justice A Muhamed Mustaque, Additional Advocate General Ashok M Cherian, and President of the Kerala High Court Advocates’ Association Yeshwant Shenoy also spoke at the event, praising Justice Somarajan’s integrity, impartiality, and commitment to justice.
Born on July 14, 1962, in Kollam, Justice Somarajan graduated from SN College and earned his law degree from Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram. He began his judicial career as a District & Sessions Judge in 2001 and served in various significant roles before being elevated to the Kerala High Court as an Additional Judge in 2016. He was confirmed as a permanent judge in 2018.
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