Seshasayee demits office, asks judges to be humane
The New Indian Express|January 08, 2025
BIDDING adieu to the Madras High Court after eight years of service, Justice N Seshasayee on Tuesday advised the district judiciary to be humane in delivering justice and do the job without fear, while delivering his acceptance speech at his farewell.

Chief Justice K R Shriram, senior-most judge S S Sundar and other judges, law officers and office-bearers of bar associations participated in the event.

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