SHRI ANOP SINGH RATHORE, Ex Law Secretary and Senior District and Session Judge of Rajasthan – “My dear and valued friend Justice Kan Singh Parihar’s achievements in various fields are well known. Shri Kan Singh and I joined the Darbar High School in 1928. Thus our friendship stood the test of time for now more than 60 years. Shri Kan Singh has all the good qualities of head and heart and would always be ready to give correct counsel to any one seeking his help. He is associated with various social, educational and religious institutions of Jodhpur and doing useful work for the society.”    

JUSTICE SHRI L. N. CHHANGANI, Retd. Judge, Rajasthan High Court – “Shri Kan Singh Ji is one of the few towering likable and popular personality of the Jodhpur and loved and respected in all quarters. He is sweet mannered, soft spoken, witty and humoured, skilled conversationist and easily attracts attention in social gathering by narration of interesting and illuminating anecdotes and wise sayings appropriate to the occasions. As a Judge he proved a great asset to the Court and added to the lustre. His approach to the cases was objective, impartial, dispassionate and open minded. He heard patiently and weighed conflicting viewpoints soberly and decided cases fairly, fearlessly and quickly in an earnest attempt to dispense even handed justice. He has indeed lived a very successful life and mainly on account of honest toil and descent disciplined behavior. He treats me as an elder brother but I have always found in him a true and trusted friend and a sincere adviser. I wish him a successful and cheerful future.”

JUSTICE SHRI CHANDRA BHAN BHARGAVA, – Retd. Judge, Rajasthan High Court - “A religious person whose day would begin with Lord Shiva’s darshan, a sincere, sober, wise, witty and most loved friend. A persuasive lawyer who knew what to say and how to say, reading the mind of the Judge, a popular and all round Judge with robust commonsense and quick decision, fond of reading and knows something of everything and every thing of some-thing and above all a thorough gentleman. - Such is Mr. Justice Kan Singh. Shri Kan SinghJi’s services to the society would always be remembered, I wish him a long and fruitful life.”

JUSTICE SHRI MILAP CHAND JAIN, Chief Justice, Rajasthan High Court – “I knew Hon’ble Mr. Justice Kan Singh Ji Parihar since long, more particularly, when he was serving as Govt. Advocate, then, as a Judge and an Administrative Judge. When I was posted as District and Session, Judge, Jodhpur. As a Judge, his judgments are known for their erudition, originality, depth and clarity. He was well versed in all the branches of Law i.e. Civil, Criminal, Service, Jurisprudence and Constitutional Jurisprudence. Not only his judgments were outstanding but also he was well known for the patient hearing. The Judicial matters received his undivided attention and brought to bear his vast experience. Hon’ble Mr. Justice Kan Singh Ji is not only known to the world of law having remained as an illustrious lawyer, a Govt. Advocate, then a Judge of Rajasthan High Court, but he is also known to the common men and citizens of Marwar. He had not confined his activities to the field of law but his field of action had been varied covering the whole civic, social and cultural life of Marwar (Jodhpur). I wish Shri Kan Singh Ji a very long healthy, happy, peaceful and purposeful life.”

PROFESSOR L. S. RATHORE, J. N. Vyas University, Jodhpur – “Justice Kan Singh Ji is a person noted for his wit. By his humour and friendly touch, he has always enjoyed cordial fellowship with people. He is polite, pleasant and easy to talk to. He is always in his element when taking part in a social or a constitutional debate, where he can deliver a pretty good speech. His approach to every issue has been from that angle of doubt and reason. That alone I think is a scientific method to discover the truth. That alone is a method to achieve success. And Justice Kan Singh Ji has demonstrated in his life. I had the occasion to watch his functional style when he was the vice-chancellor of Jodhpur University in 1979. I could not fail to notice his qualities of boldness and adherence to rule. I have found him a man of noble feeling, neither revengeful nor rancorous. He has enough compassion in his heart. Timidness is unknown to him. Cunningness is alien to his temperament. He has a clear conscience, free from guilt or blame. Let me conclude by saying that we should learn some lessons from the achievements and struggles of Justice Kan Singh Ji. His specialized knowledge of law, fondness for learning, simple living, habit of punctuality, religious temperament, adherence to the rules of health and hygiene and above all an elevated sense of humanness are qualities that deserve particular attention and should be emulated by others. His life is message. The message is: ” Grow old along with me, The best is yet to be.”

SHRI VISHVAMBHAR NATH MODI, Senior Advocate, Raj. High Court – “My memory goes back to the year 1955 when I started as a pleader under training in Jodhpur and we frequently used to watch and hear famous Advocates of Supreme Court of India coming from out side. Shri Jai Gopal Sethi who rode at the Criminal Bar as a colossus for about four decades was a usual sight until about 1960 and Mr. Kan Singh Ji used to be a Public Prosecutor, then being Government Advocate. I have it on high authority that Mr. Sethi often observed about Shri Kan Singh Ji that “I am afraid of this man who nods his head and demolishes half of my arguments”. I have been in close touch with Shri Kan Singh Ji for last 34 years and watched him from close quarters in various spheres of his long and versatile career. The qualities, which God has showered on him bountifully have led luster on his life and career. He is indeed one of the best Judges who ever presided over the Rajasthan High Court. Some of his qualities of head and heart are unique indeed. He was never offensive or discourteous to any lawyer, never allowed any hotheaded senior to belittle a junior lawyer absolutely upright and free from malice or ill will. I could go on but must end somewhere; he is a great man indeed. I wish him long life in the service of mankind.”

SHRI S. R. BHANSALI, Professor of Law, Head & Dean, Faculty of Law, University of Jodhpur - “Mr. Justice Kan Singh Parihar has played his inning with great success. He has achieved so much during the last seventy-five years that he will be cited as an example for the coming generation. He is not merely an illustrious Judge, an able vice-chancellor and a public-spirited individual, but he is known for his humility and warm humanity. In Mr. Justice Parihar one can find a man who has left an indelible mark on the sands of time. I hope that Mr. Justice Parihar will render his remaining part of life in the service of weaker sections of the society, as he has earned a rich dividend of praise, love and faith from the people serving in the field of Law, justice, education and social service. For that I pray the Almighty for his health, happy and peaceful life.”

DR. VIJAY SINGH P. KACHWAHA, Ex-Senior Planning Advisor, United Nations, New York- “ I have had the privilege of seeing Shri Kan Singh Ji from very close quarters in his personal life. He combines unique qualities of head and heart. He is a person of pleasant disposition, but is firm and unbending when the situation so warrants. One never feels tired of informal chit chat with him because he is full of anecdotes reflecting humor, wit and wisdom. With his photographic memory, he is able to recall events of even his early years with complete clarity. He is a God fearing person having staunch faith in the Almighty. I recall that at Nagaur, almost half a century ago, it was a part of his daily routine to go every evening to the  Shiva Temple about 2-3 kilometers from his residence. Even today, on the way back from his morning walks, he stops over at the temple in the Public Park. Shri Kan Singh Ji is a self made man. Coming from a rural background where education at that time was practically unknown, he worked his way up and reached the top of his chosen profession by dint of his ability and perseverance. He is a living example of simple living and high thinking. I wish him a lot of happiness and good health.’’

SHRI BIMAL CHAND MEHTA, Senior Advocate, Raj. High Court – “ Hon’ble Justice Kan Singh Ji Parihar is a well known personality and grandee, having had a high rank and eminence in the sphere of Judiciary of Rajasthan. Shri Parihar is not only known in sphere of law, as a prominent Advocate, Govt. Advocate; then as Judge of the Rajasthan High Court, but he commands respect from every citizen of Rajasthan by virtue of his good behaviour, kind-hearted and helping nature. Shri Parihar is a senior and charter member of Lions Club Jodhpur West and he has been actively participating in every activity of the Lions Club, not only by giving good deal of monetary help to the poor or down trodden persons of the society, but he is actively participating in extending his services wholeheartedly and physically. He is not only the “Lion” being a member of Lions Club, but by his sound physique and vast knowledge he looks like a “LION” by the God’s grace.

SHRI MADAN MOHAN MATHUR, Lecturer, Lachoo Memorial College of Science, Jodhpur – “Even today Jodhpur retains its identity and its people continue to love to identify themselves with Jodhpur. There is always a prominent galaxy of eminent citizens who contribute the most to let the following generation take the baton and run their lap of the race. It is to this illustrious and epoch-making gallery of greatness and hall of fame that Justice Kan Singh Ji Parihar belongs. His personal qualities, achievements, services and multifaceted activities would grace and reflect the cultural unity of Jodhpur. He is significant component of it and at the same time he is the best illustration of what a town can do to the abilities and what name can an individual bring to his native land. Bestowed with the rarest gift of human nature, Justice Kan Singh Ji Parihar is gem of man. His very presence inspires and sanctifies any and every gathering. Luckily he is anywhere and everywhere in Jodhpur. It is not really unique to inculcate and groom personal capabilities to rise to eminence but it is really rare to dedicate those abilities to the society. It is easier to deserve than to be prepared to serve. As a philanthropist, social worker and social reformer, Justice Kan Singh Ji’s association with various service and voluntary organizations is really praiseworthy and exemplary. His service before self is a self-styled discipline. Social service and his personality cannot be mutually exclusive even for a moment. Justice Kan Singh Ji Parihar is one of the tallest lighthouses of truthful and righteous action with infectious goodness and pleasing personal virtues. Hats off to him.’’

SHRI R. K. SINHA, Asst. Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Jodhpur – “ There are many who are privileged by birth, but there are very few who place their heritage at the service of the people. Justice Shri Kan Singh Ji Parihar spent his life in the service of people, in the service of justice and in the service of law. Every judgment delivered by Justice Kan Singh Ji Parihar became famous for its scholarly, originality, depth and clarity. His pronouncements will remain monuments in the judicial annals of the High Court of Rajasthan. Truly, he is a legal luminary.”

PROFESSOR M. S. MAHESHWARI, Member, Syndicate and Former President of Teachers’ Association, Jodhpur University – “A rousing public reception was held in admiration of work Shri Kan Singh Ji Parihar had done as vice-chancellor of the Jodhpur University after he had relinquished the office. The public reception now going to be held on the occasion of his 76^th birthday will be the second public reception given to a man who has done so much for Jodhpur in several fields of public activity. I recall the words of Prof. V. V. John, the eminent educationist, which to my mind constitute a rare tribute. Prof. V. V. John said that two persons have taken Jodhpur University more seriously than perhaps any other and surprisingly both were nonacademics. He meant Shri Kan Singh Ji Parihar and Shri Rajendra Jain. Before he became vice-chancellor, Shri Kan Singh Ji had been known and admired as a lawyer and judge. His extraordinary abilities to lead an institution came to light only later. Even at this age Shri Kan Singh Ji is involved in matters of social significance. Perhaps it is his deep concern for improving the quality of life that we lead that fires him. I have had an honour of being on the Syndicate when he was vice-chancellor. His sense of purpose and crystal clear integrity should be a source of inspiration for any one. Above all he makes everyone in his company relaxed by his ready wit and almost infectious humour.”

SHRI SHYAM SUNDER DEEDWANIA, Advocate, Supreme Court of India –“I had casual occasion to meet Hon’ble Justice Kan Singh Ji but found him a person of top humility which rarely exist in man holding position and power. His humbility and temperament have kindled light which will never fade.” I wish him a long and happy life

SHRI RAM NARAIN ARVIND, Additional Collector and Distt. Magistrate, Jodhpur – “While Justice Kan Singh Ji was working as vice-chancellor of Jodhpur University in 1979, I happened to be the City Magistrate, Jodhpur and had come in close contact with him. His style of working inspired the District Officers connected with the maintenance of Law and order. He came at a time when the University was closed and soon as he joined, some of the faculties had started the teaching work and trouble arose and it created a serious law and order problem. Shri Kan Singh Ji Parihar had established personal rapport with various officers and was able to get the fullest cooperation of the District Machinery in helping him to restore the University in a working order. He would hold meetings with the officers for tapping of new ideas. I very well remember when in a public meeting he gave credit to me for my suggestion that for female students there should be a separate Center for examination in K. N. Hall and this suggestion accorded with his own views on the subject. For fulfillment of various tasks he himself did not take the credit but had volumes of admiration for those who were working with him and this encouraged us very much. His leadership qualities are commendable.”

SHRI SUMEET KACHWAHA, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India – “ As a student of Law, I studied many judgments of Shri Kan Singh Ji Parihar and I admired him as a learned Judge of Rajasthan High Court. I still remember a famous case of his. It is the case of Bhanwar Lal vs. Dhanraj (AIR 1973 Rajasthan 212) a leading case in the field of Nuisance. This case is accepted as one of the leading cases on the subject and is taught in the Faculty of Law, Delhi University. This case also finds prominent mention in Indian textbooks on the Law of Torts. Justice Kan Singh Ji Parihar is a brilliant Judge and a great man indeed.”

SHRI B. L. MANDHANA, Advocate (Ex-Law Secretary, Rajasthan)- “ Shri Kan Singh Ji Parihar is known to me for more than 35 years, Whenever I consulted him for any law point he readily and willingly helped me. He had no air of superiority. Even before that, my uncle Shri Gordhan Das Ji Ajmera, who was in late 1930’s and early 1940’s practicing at Naguar along with Shri Kan Singh Ji Parihar used to speak very high of him, regarding his legal knowledge and clear mind in law matters. According to him he was a very clear-headed advocate who used to bring home his point of view in minimum possible sentences with exemplary clarity and simplicity of expression. As a great Judge of Rajasthan High Court, he will always be remembered for his impartiality, honesty and quick grasp of legal points. As an Administrative Judge he was very popular among the subordinate officers due to his kind-heartedness and politeness.” I wish him a long and happy life.

DR. SUKHVIR SINGH GHELOT, Ex- RAS Officer and Prominent Writer “ I was just a novice in Revenue Administrative Service of Jodhpur State. In April 1949, my father (Late) Shri Jagdish Singh Ji Gehlot told me about Shri Kan Singh Ji Parihar’s role in drafting and enactment of Marwar Tenancy Act, 1949 and Marwar Land Revenue Act. 1949. He told me about Shri Parihar’s idea of fixing all tenants in cultivatory possession in 1949 as Khatedars thus making all of them almost the proprietors of all their fields, wells etc. without paying any premium or compensation and further being relieved from paying any lagbag (cesses) etc. In 1956 when I was writing commentaries on Rajasthan Tenancy Act. 1955, Rajasthan Land Revenue Act 1955 and Rajasthan Land Reforms & Resumption of Jagirs Act. 1952. I used to consult Mr. Parihar and he gave me very clear interpretation to the various sections. These three commentaries were the first books on the Rajasthan Revenue Law and I feel happy that the Bench and bar acclaimed these books as the best books on the Revenue Law. I am really indebted to Shri Kan Singh Ji Parihar for his wise guidance.”

SHRI D. L. MATHUR, Advocate, Rajasthan High Court- “ It has been my pride and privilege to be with Mr. Kan Singh Ji Parihar for more than a decade, when he was Government Advocate Rajasthan High Court, Jodhpur up to August 1964. This great son of Marwar is having words for every human situation for every motion of human heart. I have rarely seen a man in which all the qualities just as courage, courtesy, straight forwardness, simplicity and above all a clear insight and vision into man and affairs are concentrated. I saw Mr. Kan Singh Ji at very close quarters when I was incharge of Civil, Criminal and Writ matters in the office of the Government Advocate during his tenure as Govt. Advocate. As a Govt. Advocate he was entrusted by the Govt. big briefs in the matters of Civil Cases for High Court and Supreme Court worth lacs and crores of rupees and he was paid highly (handsome) remuneration say four or five times more than the then Dy. Govt. Advocates and Govt. Advocates were paid. Once he told me that from a pool of civil remuneration and distribute this pool money equally among all the Law Officers and also keep 10 % of the total remuneration for welfare of staff of the Office of the Govt. Advocate. One would rarely come across such a man who would happily part with his own income is a great man and a great believer of socialistic pattern-to live and to let live. He is a man of many-sided interests-social, legal, literary, political, economic, philosophy in general and more particularly in religion. He is a great administrator having mastery over several subjects. He is a great master in legal drafting and is known for his master penmanship. His style is simple, chaste and beautiful having literary touch. He always used appropriate words in appropriate context, without any favour and fear. May this marvelous man of Marwar Hon’ble Mr. Justice Kan Singh Ji live long and be a tower of strength to the younger generation.”

SHRI SHRIKRISHNA TAK, Retd. IAS Officer and Magistrate- “SOORSAGAR (Jodhpur) is known for its costly building stone quarries but how many of us, believe that it has given us precious ‘JEWELS’ perhaps harder than stones but far more fragrant, sweet and full of light, Justice Kan Singh Ji was born here”.

SHRI HEMANT KUMAR SHARMA, Asst. Professor, University of Jodhpur-“In the Sun-city Jodhpur there is a son of the Goddess Saraswati and he is Shri Kan Singh Ji Parihar. My grandfather Late Shri Shyam Lal Ji Sharma RAS (Retd.) was a great friend of Shri Parihar. He was his close friend for a long period of about forty years and so I could also know about Shri Parihar very intimately. My grandfather told me regarding Shri Parihar that he was a very honest, truthful and industrious lawyer and a great Judge of Rajasthan High Court. He is very sympathetic towards the poor and down trodden. In public life he is highly respected and honoured by all classes of people and all sections of society. One may find him in almost all kind of religious, social and cultural activities. He is a thorough gentle, sober, sincere, soft-spoken and ever smiling individual. Temperamentally he is very polite, courteous and peace loving person. He has a very amusing nature and pleasing personality. His sense of humor is superb and subtle. By all means he is a nice and good citizen and a well-cultured and sophisticated human being.

VINITA AND ANGELA SANKHLA, Grand Daughters, Maryland, U. S. A. – “ Papaji, thank you for guiding us for going on the path of KRISNA consciousness, Because when you visited us in America in 1979, we took you to the Hare Krishna temple and you cried out of love while seeing the worship of beautiful deities by these sincere American devotees as taught by Srila Prabhupad. You therefore instructed us at that moment, “Follow Srila Swami Prabhupad.” And now that is what we are doing with great happiness by Sri Sri Radha Krishna’s mercy and yours and Mammyji’s blessing.”                              

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