The Passing of Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu of the Punjab and Haryana High Court
旁遮普及哈里亞納高等法院法官 Mahabir Singh Sindhu 逝世
Introduction
Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu, a judge at the Punjab and Haryana High Court, passed away on Sunday at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram at the age of 59.
旁遮普及哈里亞納高等法院法官 Mahabir Singh Sindhu 於週日在古魯格拉姆的 Medanta 醫院逝世，享年 59 歲。
Main Body
Justice Sindhu's career began as a first-generation lawyer after he earned his law degree from Panjab University in 1992. He developed a wide range of expertise in civil, criminal, and constitutional law. Before becoming a judge, he held several important government positions, including Deputy Advocate General of Haryana and Additional Advocate General for both Punjab and Haryana. He was appointed as an Additional Judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court on July 10, 2017, and later became a permanent judge on December 3, 2018.
Sindhu 法官於 1992 年在旁遮普大學獲得法學學位後，開始擔任第一代律師。他在民事、刑事及憲法法律方面發展出廣泛的專業知識。在成為法官之前，他曾擔任多個重要政府職位，包括哈里亞納州副總檢察長，以及旁遮普和哈里亞納州的額外總檢察長。他於 2017 年 7 月 10 日被任命為旁遮普及哈里亞納高等法院的額外法官，隨後於 2018 年 12 月 3 日成為常任法官。
Regarding his legal work, Justice Sindhu emphasized that constitutional rights are more important than administrative convenience. For instance, he asserted that arrests are illegal if investigating agencies do not provide clear reasons. He also argued that special courts should remain independent and not simply act as assistants to the Enforcement Directorate. Furthermore, he criticized long trial delays and ordered a public service commission to pay costs for denying reservations. Overall, his judicial approach focused on holding institutions accountable and protecting individual freedoms from the power of the state.
關於其法律工作，Sindhu 法官強調憲法權利比行政便利更為重要。例如，他主張若調查機構未能提供清晰理由，則逮捕行為屬非法。他還認為特別法院應保持獨立，而非僅僅充當執行局 (Enforcement Directorate) 的助手。此外，他批評審判拖延過久，並命令公共服務委員會為拒絕預留名額而支付費用。總體而言，他的司法方針集中於要求機構承擔責任，並保護個人自由免於國家權力的侵害。
Conclusion
To honor his memory, the Punjab and Haryana High Court and all related district courts will be closed on Monday, June 29.
為了紀念他，旁遮普及哈里亞納高等法院及所有相關地方法院將於 6 月 29 日週一關閉。
Vocabulary Learning
🚀 Level Up: Moving from 'Simple' to 'Sophisticated'
At the A2 level, you usually use basic verbs like say, do, or give. To reach B2, you need 'Power Verbs'—words that describe how someone communicates an idea or a rule.
Look at this evolution based on the text:
| A2 Version (Basic) | B2 Version (Advanced) | Why it's better |
|---|---|---|
| He said rights are important. | He emphasized that rights are important. | It shows he is putting strong focus on the point. |
| He said arrests are illegal. | He asserted that arrests are illegal. | It sounds more confident and official. |
| He said courts should be free. | He argued that courts should remain independent. | It shows he is presenting a logical reason for his opinion. |
💡 The Logic of "The State" vs. "The Government"
In the text, we see the phrase "the power of the state."
- A2 thinking: The government (the people in charge right now).
- B2 thinking: The State (the entire legal system, the police, the courts, and the permanent power of the country).
Using "The State" allows you to talk about politics and law with more precision.
🛠️ Quick Grammar Shift: The "Passive" Authority
Notice this sentence: "He was appointed as an Additional Judge."
Instead of saying "The government appointed him" (Active), we use was + past participle (Passive).
B2 Tip: Use the passive voice when the action (the appointment) is more important than who did it. This is the hallmark of professional, academic English.