Class V student writes to CJI, lauds SC for saving lives in Covid times

A letter from Class V student from Kerala had landed at the CJI’s office in May last week, commending the Supreme Court for its intervention in Covid-19 management. 

Lidwina Joseph, a student studying in class 5 of Kendriya Vidyalaya, Thrissur, had also enclosed a drawing in colour, depicting the discharge of duties by the court where the judge is seen smashing the coronavirus with gavel. Tricolour, Lion Capital and a portrait of the father of the nation Gandhiji completed the drawing. 

Lidwina Joseph in her letter said: “I was much worried about the deaths at Delhi and other parts of country due to coronavirus. From the newspaper, I understood that your honourable court has intervened effectively at the sufferings and death of ordinary people in the fight against Covid-19.” 

“I am happy and feel proud that your honourable court has moved orders for supply of oxygen and saved many lives. I understood your honourable court has initiated effective steps in bringing down Covid-19 and the death rate in our country, especially in Delhi. I thank you your Honour for this. Now, I feel very proud and happy,” the letter said 

The CJI in his response said; “I have received your beautiful letter along with a heart-warming illustration of the Judge at work.

I am really impressed with the way you kept track of happenings in the country and the concern that you have displayed for the well-being of people in the wake of the pandemic. I am sure you will grow-up into an alert, informed and responsible citizen who will contribute immensely towards nation building. With best wishes and blessings for your all-round success.”

Chief Justice Ramana also sent her a signed copy of the Constitution.  The Supreme Court has been passing a slew of directions in a case initiated suo motu to deal with Covid-19 issues.