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- Madhya Pradesh High Court Justice Avinendra Kumar Singh retired on 17 September 2026 after 36 years in judicial service.
- At his farewell ceremony in Jabalpur, Justice Avinendra Kumar Singh announced a donation of 1.01 crore rupees from his provident fund to the PM CARES Fund.
- Justice Avinendra Kumar Singh and his wife registered for body donation at Jabalpur Medical College two days before his retirement.
- Justice Avinendra Kumar Singh said the money earned from a lifetime of judicial service should go to the needy and society.
- The announcements left those present at the farewell event moved and drew wide attention to the judge's retirement.
What to watch next
- Confirmation that the announced 1.01 crore rupees is actually transferred to the PM CARES Fund.
- Whether other retiring judges or officials follow a similar path of donations or body pledges.
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