Karnataka HC judge Justice B S Patil retires

High Court Judge Justice Jayant Patel inaugurates National Lok Adalat, organised by District Legal Servises Authority and Gulbarga BAR Association at District Court in Kalaburgi on Saturday. Seen - Principal Sessions & DIstrict Judge B V Patil and President BAR Association R K Hiremat. DH File photo.

Justice Bhimanagouda Sanganagouda Patil (BS Patil), judge of High Court of Karnataka, who retired on Thursday, was given a farewell in two separate ceremonies organised by the High Court with the State Bar Council and the Bangalore Advocates’ Association on Thursday.

He was appointed as the permanent judge of the high court on October 21, 2004.

Justice Patil began his journey as an advocate on September 5, 1980 and practised in the trial courts and high court. Addressing the legal fraternity during his farewell ceremony, he reminisced memorable parts of his 14-year journey as a high court judge. “The true essence of life is to live, love, learn and leave a legacy,” were Justice Patil’s parting words to the audience.