Goa’s so distinguished Justice Nutan Sardessai retires today as a Judge of the Bombay High Court. Besides her superior knowledge of law and good administrative skills, we can confidently vouch that Judge Nutan Sardessai ensured that the wheels of justice moved in accordance with the law, while she played a crucial role in taking the currently embattled Judiciary to enhanced heights.
Judge Nutan Sardessai who was a distinguished Judge for two and a half decades before her elevation to the High Court in March 2016, worked as a District Judge in both districts of Goa. Her extensive knowledge of law and the outstanding precision with the English language has been exceptional. With her Shakespearean fluency, it has been impossible to spot even a single grammatical error in her orders and judgments. A perfectionist to the core. This is what is expected from every Judge at all levels. The iron lady that she has always been, Nutan Sardessai has been known to be a no nonsense Judge with the spine to take on the powers to be by the horns. She has always been a Judge who was very blunt and clear, never mincing words in what she had to communicate. Yet when required, she has been a fair and compassionate Judge delivering justice with a very considerate heart and a brilliant mind. Let us all wish our very dear Justice Nutan Sardessai all the very best on her retirement after having discharged her duties in playing a very important role in the judiciary of the Bombay High Court. She was always so very professional, truthful, full of integrity and fairness. Wee Chong Jin, the first Chief Justice of Singapore and a giant of Singapore’s legal history believed that the qualities that one should look for in a judge are a burning desire to be fair and impartial, the courage to uphold the law and strike down injustice; compassion, coupled with an understanding of human frailties; and lastly love for the law. Justice Nutan Sardessai displayed all these qualities and more. Congratulations on your retirement Justice Nutan Sardessai. You have had a brilliant career and now it is time for a fantastic retirement! We’ll miss you around the Court. It’s hard to believe the time has come to say goodbye. You are one of a kind and it is going to be impossible to replace you. Madam, you’ve accomplished so much in your career and we’re going to miss your dedication, enthusiasm, guidance and positive attitude. Thank you for all that you have contributed to the Judiciary over the years. Wish you a long happy retirement! Enjoy this new chapter of your life and wish you all the very best for the future. Aires Rodrigues Advocate High Court C/G-2, Shopping Complex Ribandar Retreat, Ribandar – Goa – 403006 Mobile No: 9822684372 Office Tel No: (0832) 2444012 Email: airesrodrigu...@gmail.com Or airesrodrig...@yahoo.com You can also reach me on Facebook.com/ AiresRodrigues Twitter@rodrigues_aires www.airesrodrigues.com