MP High Court Judge Leads by Example, Cycles to Court After PM Modi's Fuel Conservation Appeal

Justice Dwarka Dhish Bansal of the Madhya Pradesh High Court was recently seen cycling to work, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for fuel conservation amid the rising global energy crisis linked to ongoing tensions between the US and Iran. An Instagram reel posted by Free Press Journal captured the judge riding a bicycle and sharing his thoughts on the initiative.

Justice Bansal said that his public cycling is aimed at raising awareness about using cycles for short commutes of 1-2 kms whenever possible. He stated that following PM's speech, urging fuel conservation, he should also cycle to the High Court from his residence. In the video, he stated that the Hon'ble Prime Minister has appealed to save fuel among other things, and keeping it in mind, he felt he should cycle to the High Court and give a message to the common man to use a cycle to commute whenever possible for shorter distances.

Justice Bansal also recounted that he cycles with the Chief Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva, emphasising that the choice is both practical and promotes a healthy, sustainable lifestyle. He added that he keeps cycling with Chief Justice Sachdeva Ji sometimes around the city of Jabalpur. He stated that he doesn't think it's much work to cycle, and just because they are High Court judges doesn't mean they are special. He thinks everyone should cycle, as people usually avoid it because of the hot weather, but everyone should cycle. Justice Bansal, in the short reel, also recalled days when the bicycle was the primary mode of transport for the majority of the population.