In a significant event celebrating the Hindi language within the legal sphere, the Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant, will be the distinguished chief guest at a memorial program in Etawah. The event is organized by the Etawah Hindi Sewa Nidhi to honor the legacy of the late Justice Prem Shankar Gupta, a former judge of the Allahabad High Court renowned for his unwavering commitment to conducting judicial proceedings in Hindi.
Annual Tribute to a Judicial Pioneer
The program, scheduled for Saturday, is an annual tradition held at Justice Gupta's native place in Etawah. It serves as a poignant reminder of his pioneering work. Justice Prem Shankar Gupta was famously known for conducting High Court proceedings exclusively in Hindi and delivering all his judgments and orders in the language, setting a remarkable precedent for its use in higher judiciary.
Senior advocate Pradeep Kumar, the convenor of the event, confirmed that the function will be held at Islamia Inter College in Etawah. The gathering will see noted shayar Vasim Barelvi presiding over the proceedings. Adding to the judicial prominence, Justice Chandra Kumar Rai, a sitting judge of the Allahabad High Court, will attend as a special guest.
Honoring Contributors to Hindi Language
A core component of the annual event is the felicitation of individuals who have made substantial contributions to the promotion and enrichment of the Hindi language. This year, the honor roll includes several eminent personalities from diverse fields.
Prominent figures slated to be honored include noted poet and humorist Surendra Sharma, Pawan Agrawal, former Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria, and Indian diaspora member Vivek Mani. The event will also see several other individuals receiving the prestigious Saraswat Samman for their literary and linguistic contributions.
A Legacy of Linguistic Pride
The event underscores a continuing effort to champion Indian languages in formal and institutional settings. By honoring Justice Gupta's legacy and contemporary contributors, the Etawah Hindi Sewa Nidhi aims to inspire further advocacy for Hindi. The presence of the country's top judge, Justice Surya Kant, as chief guest, highlights the judiciary's recognition of such grassroots linguistic movements and their importance in connecting the legal system with the common citizen.
This gathering not only pays homage to a judicial stalwart but also reinforces the ongoing cultural and administrative significance of promoting native languages at the highest levels of public service.
