“Experience Gives Wisdom, But Structured Training Refines And Channels That Wisdom Into Effective Leadership ” - Justice Ramesh Sinha

The inaugural session of two weeks Orientation Course for the newly promoted District Judge (Entry Level) 2025, from 06th October 2025 to 17th October 2025 was held today at Vivekananda Auditorium of Chhattisgarh State Judicial Academy, Bilaspur, under the esteemed presence of Justice Ramesh Sinha, Chief Justice High Court of Chhattisgarh & Patron-In-Chief Chhattisgarh State Judicial Academy.

Justice Ramesh Sinh shared his words of wisdom with the trainee Judges. He underlined the significance of integrity, sensitivity, and commitment to constitutional values in judicial functioning and encouraged the Judges to constantly remain students of law, while discharging their duties with humility and compassion. He highlighted that in recent times, Chhattisgarh Judiciary have witnessed a transformation in judicial working —e-filing, virtual hearings, digital records, and AI-assisted tools. Judges must not only adopt to these changes but lead by example in integrating these advancements to make justice more accessible and efficient. Judicial learning is lifelong, and humility is its companion. Uphold the majesty of the law and the faith that people have reposed in the judiciary.

Justice Ramesh Sinh emphasized that the role of a District Judge is both dignified and demanding. District Judges Courtrooms are often the first and crucial point of interaction between the common citizen and the Justice delivery system. Thus, the responsibility upon District Judges shoulder is profound. The position of a District Judge is a matter of great honour, but it also carries enormous responsibility. At this stage of career, learning takes on a new dimension. Experience gives wisdom, but structured training refines and channels that wisdom into effective leadership.

In Conclusion he urged the District Judges to- “approach this course with an open mind — to learn, to reflect and to share your own experiences. Judicial learning is a continuous journey. It is not confined to books or precedents alone, but extends to the values we embody, the sensitivity with which we handle cases, and the dignity with which we conduct our courts. Always remember that the office you hold is not a symbol of authority but of service — service to the Constitution, to Justice, and to Society”.

Justice Rajani Dubey, Judge, High Court of Chhattisgarh & Chairperson Chhattisgarh State Judicial Academy also graced the occasion. The Two Weeks Orientation Course for the Newly Promoted District Judge was designed to equip them with foundational knowledge, practical skills, and Judicial temperament. The curriculum covered diverse areas including substantive and procedural laws, use of technology in Courts, case management, ethics, and sensitivity towards vulnerable sections of Society. The training further emphasized effective Courtroom management and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. The event was attended by the Registrar General & other Registry Officers of High Court. Welcome address was delivered by Director of Chhattisgarh State Judicial Academy & concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Additional Director of Chhattisgarh State Judicial Academy.