Meet Pragya Samal: Daughter Of Supreme Court's Cook, Set To Study Law In The US

In a heartwarming event at the Supreme Court of India, Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and his fellow judges gathered to honour the daughter of one of the court’s dedicated employees. The proud father, employed as a cook, has spent decades tantalising the taste buds of judged and their families.

According to a report by Times of India, Pragya Sambal received accolades from CJI Chandrachud and other justices for securing multiple scholarship offers from prestigious law schools abroad to pursue her LLM.

Meet Pragya Samal

Pragya Samal’s academic prowess has earned her admission offers from esteemed institutions such as Columbia Law School, Chicago Law School, Carey Law School, Berkeley Law School, and Michigan Law School. During her time at Amity Law School, Noida, she consistently topped the merit list in the three-year LLB course (Padma Lakshmi Scripts History, Becomes Kerala's First Transgender Lawyer), earning her a gold medal.

Berkeley Law School extended a scholarship offer of $30,000 to Pragya, while Michigan Law School sweetened the deal with a $50,000 scholarship.

“At present, I am inclined to accept the offer from Michigan Law School, which has offered a better scholarship. I may have to seek some sponsorship from others to complete the course there,” Pragya told Times Of India in an interview.

Originating from Sunapal village in Odisha's Jajpur district, Pragya's father, Ajay Samal, initially worked with the Aditya Birla group before joining the Supreme Court staff in 1996.

As per Times of India, Chief Justice Chandrachud lauded the transformative power of employment at the Supreme Court, remarking, "It is truly remarkable how the opportunity to work at the SC can open doors to so many other opportunities for the children of the staff."

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Equality and Fraternity

In his address, Chief Justice Chandrachud underscored the importance of mutual fraternity in achieving equality in India. He highlighted the pivotal role of Dr B.R. Ambedkar, improvements in district courts, technological advancements in the Supreme Court (Know Your Rights: 10 Legal Safeguards Every Indian Woman Should Know), accessibility of judgments in regional languages, and the 'Hamara Samvidhan Hamara Samman' campaign.

Speaking to PTI, Pragya expressed admiration for CJI Chandrachud, citing him as her source of inspiration. "Through the live streaming of court hearings, Justice Chandrachud's eloquence is accessible to all. He offers valuable encouragement to young lawyers, and his words resonate as precious gems," she remarked.

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