Justice Jasti Chelameswar: Early life, Collegium and Freedom of Speech

In a conversation with Bar & Bench, Justice Chelameswar speaks on his early days, his life as a Judge, the role of Collegium and a host of other issues.
Jasti Chelameswar was a judge of the Supreme Court of India from Andhra Pradesh.
He was elevated as Additional Judge of High Court of Andhra Pradesh on June 23, 1997 and as Judge on May 17, 1999. He was Elevated as Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court on May 03, 2007. Transferred to Kerala High Court and assumed charge as Chief Justice of Kerala on March 17, 2010.
He was appointed as the Judge, Supreme Court of India on October 10, 2011, the same day as current CJI Dipak Misra.
Chelameswar retired on June 22, 2018.
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Excellent grace with which he answered!!!

[@shanmuks3172]

Man of integrity. Respect sir

[@anilnsec1990]

Justice Chellameshwar Sir, you did great service to nation and you will be remembered for your good deeds!! Huge Respect and love Sir.

[@sidheshpatil7120]

I hope Justice Chelameshwar is enjoying his retirement and is in good health. Any advice for law students will be well regarded. Thanks

[@romanreigns4691]

Good interviewer who Has knowledge of the subject

[@nagarjuna1673]

Background Sound Is To Heavy 😢, But Good Discussion

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use some better mic bar$bench . . sound quality is pathetic.

[@vakeelsaab2840]

Abusing must b scrutinised on facts.sheer out of emotion,frustration or belief it can’t b permitted.you hv taken oath to protect their legal rights,not emotional rights .

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