Archive · 22 Aug 2026
CJI Surya Kant Praises Justice Sanjay Karol At Farewell
Justice Sanjay Karol retired from the Supreme Court after many years of legal work.
Chief Justice Surya Kant praised him at a farewell ceremony.
He said Justice Karol listened carefully to people and treated them with respect.
His work considered the problems of homemakers, tribal women and people with mental illness.
He also helped reduce the number of pending cases at the Tripura High Court.
Justice Karol gave young lawyers chances to help the court.
Other lawyers said he cared about the people behind each legal case.
Justice Karol said judges must understand what people are really seeking, not just listen to arguments.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant praised retiring Justice Sanjay Karol for empathy, patience and commitment to litigants.
Surya Kant said Karol’s work recognised overlooked concerns involving homemakers, tribal women and people with mental illness.
As Chief Justice of the Tripura High Court, Karol reportedly reduced case pendency from over 60,000 to below 27,000 in 10 months.
Bar leaders praised Karol’s courtroom warmth, support for young lawyers and concern for people affected by adverse rulings.
Karol, who became a Supreme Court judge in February 2023, reflected on nearly four decades in courtrooms before retiring.
- Who
- Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, retiring Justice Sanjay Karol, Supreme Court Bar Association representatives and other legal professionals.
- What
- A farewell ceremony honoured Justice Sanjay Karol and highlighted his judicial record, empathy and support for litigants and young lawyers.
- When
- The farewell events were reported on August 21–22, 2026; Justice Karol’s last day in office was August 22, 2026.
- Where
- The Supreme Court in New Delhi.
- Why
- Justice Karol was retiring after a judicial career spanning 19 years, including service on the Supreme Court.
- Retiring judge
- Justice Sanjay Karol
- Chief Justice praising him
- Chief Justice of India Surya Kant
- Supreme Court elevation
- February 6, 2023
- Tripura High Court record
- Case pendency fell from more than 60,000 to under 27,000 in 10 months, according to Surya Kant.
- Earlier roles
- Justice Karol served as Chief Justice of the Tripura High Court and Chief Justice of the Patna High Court.
- Judicial career
- He spent the last 19 of nearly four decades in courtrooms as a judge.
- Support for young lawyers
- He appointed young lawyers as amici curiae and gave them opportunities to assist the court.