A great judicial figure has died; having lived for more than a century. Ajit
Singh Bains lived a full life serving the people.
He served in the Army during
the Second World War. The eldest son, Ajit Singh set high standards for his
siblings especially in the areas of education. He completed his undergraduate studies
at Jullundhur Khalsa College. He also taught there for a short time but was
denied tenure because of his Communist sympathies.
His father, Gurbakhsh Singh,(CPI)
who had been tortured during years of imprisonment by the British as a political
prisoner and was Sarpanch of Mahilpur, Punjab until his death.
Ajit Singh was proud of his courageous father.
He decided to continue his education by
attending Lucknow University to earn his law degree. As a lawyer Ajit Singh
took up many controversial cases especially those concerning Human Rights.
He became well known for his high principles and his refusal of any
attempts to influence his judgements.
In fact, when he made a decision against a case brought
by Chief Minister Beant Singh, a man who was later found guilty of causing the
death of 25,000 citizens, he was sentenced to Prison. Beant Singh was murdered by
bombs carried by two men who were later declared National Martyrs.
Throughout Ajit Singh's long and productive life of service to the Indian courts,
he maintained close and affectionate family ties.
His unflagging emphasis
on the importance of education is reflected in the distinguished careers
of his younger siblings, especially his illustrious brothers: Yashdip Singh,
Shakespearean scholar and Hardial Singh, scientist and Communist leader.
His sons and his grandchildren have continued with distinguished careers in the Law..
May his people remember him.
HE HAS LEFT A PROUD LEGACY
