Class 5 Kerala girl writes to CJI, lauds SC for saving lives in fight with Covid

A letter by a Class V student from Kerala with an illustration appreciating the Supreme Court's intervention during the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic has won accolades from the Chief Justice of India.

Justice N V Ramana sent her a signed copy of the Constitution with a letter stating "I am sure you will grow up into alert, informed and responsible citizen who will contribute immensely towards the nation building".

The 10-year-old Lidwina Joseph, from Thrissur in Kerala, wrote, “I am happy and feel proud your honourable court has moved orders for supply of oxygen and saved many lives. I understood your honourable court has initiated effective steps in bringing down Covid-19 and the death rate in our country, especially in Delhi. I thank Your Honour for this."

Joseph, in the hand-written letter in the form of a scroll, said she was very worried about deaths in Delhi and other parts of the country due to coronavirus, and felt happy to see top court making vital interventions to alleviate the sufferings of the people in the unprecedented health crisis unleashed by the pandemic.

The letter was accompanied by a colourful illustration showing a bespectacled judge using his gavel to deliver a blow on the head of coronavirus. She also drew a portrait of the Mahatma Gandhi, which was hung on the wall behind the judge.

CJI Ramana replied to Joseph saying, “I have received your beautiful letter along with a heart-warming illustration of the judge at work”.

The CJI said he was very impressed with the way she kept track of happenings in the country. He also appreciated the concern she has displayed for the well-being of people in the wake of pandemic.

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