Bilaspur, January 9, 2026: A warm and dignified farewell ceremony was organised on Friday at the High Court of Chhattisgarh to honour Justice Deepak Kumar Tiwari on the eve of his superannuation. Justice Tiwari is set to retire on January 10, 2026, and as this marked the final working day of the week, the ceremony was held at 3.30 pm in the court hall of the Chief Justice.
Presiding over the event, Justice Ramesh Sinha paid glowing tribute to Justice Tiwari’s long and distinguished judicial journey. In his address, the Chief Justice highlighted Justice Tiwari’s sharp legal mind, fairness on the Bench, administrative capability, and steadfast commitment to constitutional principles. He wished him a healthy and purposeful life after retirement.
Justice Sinha observed that Justice Tiwari earned deep respect across the Bar and Bench for his clarity of thought and balanced judicial approach. His conduct in court, marked by dignity, discipline, and institutional integrity, was described as a model for younger judicial officers. The Chief Justice noted that Justice Tiwari’s judgments combined sound legal reasoning with a humane understanding of justice, reinforcing public faith in the justice delivery system.
The ceremony also saw addresses by Mr. Vivek Sharma, Advocate General of Chhattisgarh, Mr. Rajesh Kesharwani, Administrator of the High Court Bar Association, and Mr. Ramakant Mishra, Deputy Solicitor General. Each speaker recalled Justice Tiwari’s courteous demeanour, deep legal insight, and meaningful contribution to the functioning of the High Court, while extending best wishes for a peaceful and fulfilling post-retirement life.
During his judicial career, Justice Tiwari disposed of more than 10,000 cases, including 141 judgments approved for reporting. Speakers noted that these numbers reflected not only efficiency but also his consistent dedication to judicial responsibility and constitutional values.
In his response, Justice Tiwari expressed heartfelt gratitude to God, his family, fellow judges, judicial officers, advocates, and the entire High Court fraternity. He shared reflections from his long judicial journey and thanked colleagues for their support and cooperation over the years.
Justice Deepak Kumar Tiwari was born on January 11, 1964, at Jagdalpur in Chhattisgarh. He obtained his B.Com., LL.B., and LL.M. degrees from Raipur and, in 1987, became the first student of Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, to earn an LL.M. in Constitutional Law. He joined the judicial service in 1990 as a Civil Judge (Class II) and served at Jagdalpur, Sarangarh, Janjgir, and Rajnandgaon. He later served as District and Sessions Judge at Rajnandgaon and Balod, becoming the first District and Sessions Judge of Balod district.
Justice Tiwari also held several key administrative positions in the High Court, including Registrar General. He was appointed as a Judge of the High Court on October 8, 2021, and took oath as a permanent Judge on July 31, 2023.
The farewell ceremony was attended by the judges of the High Court, family members of Justice Tiwari, the Advocate General, office-bearers of the High Court Bar Association, the Deputy Solicitor General, senior advocates, members of the Bar, senior government officials, judicial officers, and officers and staff of the High Court and allied institutions.
