New Delhi, May 21 -- Madhya Pradesh High Court Judge Duppala Venkata Ramana, who retired on May 20 (Tuesday), echoed profound bitterness in his farewell speech, saying "God does not forgive nor forget."

Justice Ramana began his speech by saying: "It was a remarkable period of my life."

Then he said: "I was transferred from the Andhra Pradesh High Court to the Madhya Pradesh High Court without any explanation," the Press Trust of India reported.

"I was asked for options. I opted for the state of Karnataka, so that my wife could receive better treatment," he said in a voice laden with pain.

His wife is suffering from Paroxysmal Non-Epileptic Seizures (PNES) and severe brain complications following the Covid-19 pandemic.

Justice Ramana ...