Citizens for Justice and Peace
His ideas will linger on long after the State has failed to rewrite false narratives A tribute to Justice Hosbet Suresh by Anand Grover
22-Jul-2020
Justice Hosbet Suresh was a deceptively simple person. Simple in his lifestyle and clothing. Those things did not matter to him. The only thing that I remember he was fond of was his decanted coffee which he encouraged me to take. But his hallmark was his impatience with injustice, whether it be in a legal…
He took the road less travelled… A tribute to Justice Hosbet Suresh by his daughters
20-Jul-2020
When did the realisation dawn that our Dad was more than just a father? Growing up, he was just this wonderful person who treated us all with fairness, who would always have time for his family and who would rarely, if ever, lose his temper with us. We were brought up to think independently; yet…
He taught us the power of sustained advocacy A tribute to Justice Hosbet Suresh by John Dayal
20-Jul-2020
I met justice Hosbet Suresh personally for the first time maybe two and a half decades ago in his chambers with Advocate Muchhala, who I had known for some time because of my long and close association with the intellectual, professional, social and political leadership of the Muslim community, as a journalist and writer, and…
He was the voice of the voiceless A tribute to Justice Hosbet Suresh by Sen Adv Gayatri Singh
20-Jul-2020
Justice Suresh touched the hearts and souls of a large number of varied people, covering the remotest corners of the country. He was the voice of the voiceless, giving courage and strength to all those fighting the might of the state. Even in the most difficult and exacting times in the midst of increasing communal…
This will be a rare public archive of people’s Human Rights jurisprudence A tribute to Justice Hosbet Suresh by Sen Adv Mihir Desai
20-Jul-2020
It is indeed highly laudable that Citizens for Justice and Peace is creating an archive of post retirement documents of Justice Suresh. That it is being launched on his birthday is doubly gratifying. There have been a few instances in the past when judicial orders of highly respected judges are analysed and published. This must…
He opened my eyes to injustices A tribute to Justice Hosbet Suresh by Irom Sharmila
20-Jul-2020
A righteous man’s Karma never goes extinct from the soil of the Universe; the more someone else tries to darken it, the brighter it becomes to the Karmayogi’s afterlife. I came to witness the real goings-on in human rights violations due the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in my own native state of Manipur,…
He still remains a Morning Star for the Fishing Communities A tribute to Justice Hosbet Suresh by Coastal Action Network
20-Jul-2020
Archives are very important because they provide evidence of activities and tell us more about individuals and institutions. They can even ensure justice. Therefore, creating an archive in the name of Justice Hosbet Suresh will benefit the future generation. His commitment has lot to say to present and future activists. It will benefit more communities in their struggle…
He was a tower of strength for the oppressed and the exploited Tribute to Justice Hosbet Suresh by Lok Raj Sangathan
20-Jul-2020
I was indeed very happy to know that the CJP is going to inaugurate the Justice Hosbet Suresh Archive. This is indeed very important to all of us who are fighting for dignified lives for our people, not only in our country but also abroad. As countless people all over our country have experienced, he…
He was a compassionate and courageous people’s judge A tribute to Justice Hosbet Suresh by The CIEDS Collective
20-Jul-2020
We are delighted that CJP has taken the initiative to start an archive bringing together the vast body of work left behind by Justice Hosbet Suresh. He was a compassionate and courageous people’s judge who presided over people’s tribunals held across the length and breadth of the country over the past three decades. In the…
His life and work will act as a beacon of hope for future generations A tribute to Justice Hosbet Suresh by Flavia Agnes
20-Jul-2020
I congratulate Teesta Setalvad and Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) for launching this online archive which will, over a period of time, have all Justice Suresh’s reports on a variety of subjects, from the day of his retirement as a judge of the Bombay High Court in 1991. It will be a great tribute…