Former Judge, Supreme Court of India

Seldom we hear of stories where a person actually makes a significant contribution towards their alma mater, Prathiba Singh’s story is one of a kind, which should be told to young budding lawyers and generations to come. Hailing from a background, which had no affinity to law, Prathiba Singh made a mark first as a student by securing a scholarship herself to Cambridge University, then as a pioneer in Intellectual Property matters and now as a Judge of the High Court. It warms my heart to see those in the field of law giving back to the institution that have shaped them, nurtured them and have provided guidance to them so as to enable them to reach where they are today. We know of CSR- Corporate Social Responsibility, but I call this LSR - Lawyers Social Responsibility. To contribute as a lawyer with a handsome income of one is a separate thing, but what is truly commendable is that she is continuing in her endeavour even as a Judge of the High Court with a modest salary, compared to what she was earning as a lawyer. Here, I shall appreciate the supporting role being played by her husband, Maninder Singh. I hope there were more of her kind, more who felt the urge to give, for she is not only providing financial aid to young scholars but young budding lawyers realise their dream of studying the Masters Programme in one of the world’s most prestigious Universities -University of Cambridge. I applaud her for her continued efforts and congratulate the Trust for reaching another year of providing scholarships to young law students.