CJI hails judiciary, court staff for braving the pandemic

34 judicial officers, 3 HC Judges have lost their lives, he said

Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana, in a rare emotional message, paid tribute to the judiciary and court staff across the country for braving the “terrible psychological and mental strain” of the pandemic in the line of duty. Chief Justice Ramana said some judges and judicial officers have paid with their lives and others with their health. “Thirty-four judicial officers and three Honourable Judges of the High Court have lost their life battling this pandemic… My heart goes out to the families and the loved ones of those whose life has been cut short by this pandemic,” the Chief Justice said.