Madras HC Justice Seshasayee retires

Chennai: A judge might possess the power of a giant, but should not act like one. Rather, he/she should develop a strong sense of fairness and justice, Justice N Seshasayee of Madras high court said at his farewell event on Tuesday."Allow your judgments to speak for you. Let your judgments defend you. As you travel, you may hear several politically incorrect statements; smile at them, for they are not meant for you," Justice Seshasayee said in his reply to the farewell address made by advocate general P S Raman.Complimenting Justice Seshasayee for his eight-year commendable service in rendering justice, Raman said he always upheld the principle of ‘dharma' and ensured ‘adharma' never prevailed.In turn, Seshasayee said, "Remember, you (judges) are the first point of contact for the citizens. It is you who will always get the first opportunity to do the job. You need to be absolutely confident and fearless. Remember, you only serve your conscience and your citizens."The judge then presented a memento to each of the judges of the high court, including Chief Justice K R Shriram and the senior-most judge, S S Sundar. Enrolled as a lawyer in 1986, Seshasayee was appointed a direct district judge in 2004 and was elevated to the HC in 2016. He became a permanent judge on Nov 2, 2018.