CJI Chandrachud, top court judges felicitate cook's daughter set to pursue masters in law in US; Video inside

In a touching moment, Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud and other Supreme Court judges recently honoured Pragya, a law researcher and the daughter of a cook. Despite facing numerous challenges, Pragya managed to secure scholarships for her masters in law studies at the University of California and the University of Michigan in the US. The judges gathered in their lounge before beginning their day's work to applaud Pragya's achievements. She is the daughter of Ajay Kumar Samal, a cook at the Supreme Court. Pragya, inspired by her father's work at the court, expressed her gratitude with a smile as Justice Chandrachud presented her with three books on the Indian Constitution, signed by all the apex court judges.


"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 said after felicitating the young lawyer. Other judges wished her luck in her future endeavours.


Chandrachud offered shawls to a beaming Samal and his wife, their eyes glinting with pride and hands folded in gratefulness.

Touched by the the endearing gesture of the chief justice and other judges of the court, the 25-year-old lawyer said 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 told PTI.

Dreaming big might not have come easily to Pragya, herself a diamond in the rough. But now her dreams have taken wings.

Inputs from PTI