Archive · 21 May 2025
Judge Claims Transfer Was Harassment in Farewell Speech
Justice Duppala Venkata Ramana, a judge retiring from the Madhya Pradesh High Court, said his transfer to the state was meant to harass him.
He mentioned his transfer from his home state, Andhra Pradesh, and how it affected his family.
He sought a transfer to Karnataka to care for his wife, who has a serious neurological condition, but his request was neither considered nor rejected.
Despite the difficulties, he found support in Madhya Pradesh and felt he served justice.
The judge is retiring on June 2.
Justice Ramana claims his 2023 transfer was intended to harass him.
The judge was transferred from his home state, Andhra Pradesh.
He requested a transfer to Karnataka for his wife's medical care.
His representation to the Supreme Court regarding his transfer was not addressed.
Despite challenges, he found support in MP and served justice.
- Who
- Justice Duppala Venkata Ramana, retiring MP High Court Judge
- What
- Justice Ramana spoke of his transfer and experience at the MP High Court
- When
- Farewell speech given before retirement on June 2
- Where
- Indore, Madhya Pradesh High Court
- Why
- Justice Ramana believed the transfer was to harass him and was not supported
- Judge
- Justice Duppala Venkata Ramana
- Court
- Madhya Pradesh High Court
- Retirement Date
- June 2
- Home State
- Andhra Pradesh
- Transfer Year
- 2023
- Wife's Condition
- Serious neurological disorder after Covid
- SC Collegium Response
- Representation not considered or rejected