Himachal Pradesh High Court celebrates Republic Day with patriotic fervour
Shimla, January 26
The Republic Day was celebrated in the High Court of Himachal Pradesh on Monday with much gaiety, patriotic fervor and enthusiasm.
According to an official release, the event commenced with the unfurling of the National Flag by Chief Justice GS Sandhawalia, followed by the National Anthem, played by Himachal Pradesh Police Band.
The Chief Justice inspected the Guard of Honour in the august presence of Judges of the High Court, Justice Vivek Singh Thakur, Justice Ajay Mohan Goel, Justice Rakesh Kainthla, and Justice Jiya Lal Bhardwaj, as stated in the release.
Among other prominent dignitaries present on the occasion were Justice Satyen Vaidya (Retired), Balram Sharma, Deputy Solicitor General of India, Hamender Singh Chandel, President of the High Court Bar Association, Senior Advocates and other members of the High Court Bar Association.
The Registrar General and other Registrars, the Director of the HP Judicial Academy, and Judicial Officers posted at Shimla were also present on the occasion.
The officers and officials of the High Court Registry, District Courts, Shimla, Office of the Advocate General, Assistant Solicitor General of India, H.P. Judicial Academy, H.P. State Legal Services Authority, and other Offices based on the High Court premises participated in the Republic Day celebrations.
India's 77th Republic Day parade concluded on Monday after a spectacular showcase of the country's military might and diverse culture at Kartavya Path.
Republic Day, observed annually on January 26, marks the day India adopted its Constitution in 1950, officially becoming a sovereign, socialist, secular, and democratic republic.
The day holds immense historical significance as it represents the culmination of India's long struggle for independence and the establishment of constitutional governance based on justice, liberty, equality and fraternity.
This year's parade gave special emphasis to the sesquicentenary of Vande Mataram, intertwining historical remembrance with expressions of artistic and martial pride.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Wonderful to see the celebrations in Shimla! The Himachal Pradesh High Court setting an example. Republic Day always fills me with pride for our democracy and the values enshrined in our Constitution.
While it's good to see official celebrations, I sometimes wish there was more public involvement in these judicial events. The spirit of Republic Day is for every citizen, not just dignitaries. Just a respectful thought.
The emphasis on Vande Mataram's 150 years is so powerful. It connects our freedom struggle to today's celebrations. Seeing the police band play the anthem must have been a moving moment.
As a lawyer from Delhi, I appreciate this report. The judiciary upholding the ceremonial aspects of our Republic reinforces the rule of law. The Guard of Honour for the CJ is a nice touch. Long live our Republic!
The real celebration of Republic Day is when every citizen, from a judge to a common man, truly understands and lives by the principles of justice, liberty, and equality mentioned in the article. That's the ultimate goal.
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