(*41*) has secured scholarships to pursue her grasp’s diploma in legislation at both the University of California or the University of Michigan within the US.
The daughter of a Supreme Court chef, who received scholarships to pursue a grasp’s diploma in legislation on the University of Michigan or California, was felicitated by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and different SC judges on Wednesday.
At the judges’ lounge earlier right now, (*41*), the daughter of Ajay Kumar Samal, acquired a standing ovation from the Chief Justice and the opposite judges in attendance.
(*41*) is at the moment a legislation researcher on the Supreme Court’s Centre for Research and Planning.
She acquired the gold medal from Amity Law School, Noida, for constantly topping the advantage checklist within the three-year LLB course. While Berkeley supplied her a scholarship of $30,000, Michigan upped it to $50,000.
(*41*), whose urge for food for pursuing a masters in legislation most likely got whetted after seeing her father work on the hallowed premises of the Supreme Court, smiled a broad smile and folded her fingers in gratitude as Justice Chandrachud gifted her three books on the Indian Constitution signed by all of the judges of the apex court docket.
Pragya’s mom had little formal schooling. Early within the Nineteen Nineties, Father Ajay Samal of Sunapal village within the Jajpur district of Odisha labored as a prepare dinner for the Aditya Birla firm. He has been employed by the Supreme Court since 1996 and has catered for quite a few judges who’re open admirers of Samal Sr.’s culinary expertise.
“We know Pragya has managed something on her own, but we will ensure she manages to get whatever is required… We expect that she should come back to serve the country,” Chandrachud stated after felicitating the younger lawyer. Other judges wished her luck in her future endeavours.
Chandrachud supplied shawls to a beaming Samal and his spouse, their eyes glinting with satisfaction and fingers folded in gratefulness.
Touched by the endearing gesture of the chief justice and different judges of SC, the 25-year-old lawyer stated Chandrachud was an inspiration for her.
“With the live streaming of court hearings, everyone can watch him (Justice Chandrachud) speaking. He encourages young lawyers and his words are like gems. He is my inspiration,” she informed PTI.
Dreaming large may not have come simply to (*41*), herself a diamond within the tough. But now her goals have taken wings.
(With inputs from PTI)
