Supreme Court Judge Justice MR Shah today suffered a heart attack in Himachal Pradesh and is being rushed to Delhi for treatment, sources said. In a short video message, Justice Shah said that he is alright and is on his way to Delhi. He was in the hill state for a darshan (religious visit).
"By the grace of God. I am Ok and stable. Nothing to worry (about). I am reaching Delhi and you can see me. You can watch. By the grace of God I had the 'darshan' (in some temple) yesterday (Wednesday) and the day before and thereafter, I am leaving with all blessings to me and my family. God bless everybody and me also," Justice Shah said in the video circulated within the legal fraternity.
The Supreme Court authorities are coordinating with Home Ministry and bringing him to Delhi by an air ambulance for treatment. Chief Justice of India NV Ramana has been in touch with Justice M R Shah and the Ministry of Home Affairs about bringing him to Delhi for treatment
Justice Shah is the former Chief Justice of Patna High Court. He is also a former Judge of the Gujarat High Court. He is going to retire on May 15, 2023. He was elevated as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India on November 2, 2018.
Justice Shah had presided over a vacation bench in the top court last week.
Justice Shah, born on May 16, 1958, was enrolled as an Advocate on July 19, 1982, and practised in the Gujarat High Court before being appointed as an Additional Judge of the same high court on March 7, 2004.
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