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Retiring MP High Court Judge Avinendra Kumar Singh Donates Rs 1.01 Crore to PM CARES Fund
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jabalpur
🗓 18 Sep 2026, 12:31 PM
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On his retirement day, Justice Avinendra Kumar Singh announced a donation of Rs 1.01 crore from his GPF to the PM CARES Fund and registered a body‑donation pledge with his wife at Jabalpur Medical College.
Justice Avinendra Kumar Singh concluded his tenure at the Madhya Pradesh High Court with a public pledge to contribute a portion of his General Provident Fund. On the day of his retirement, he declared that Rs 1.01 crore would be transferred to the Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations (PM CARES) Fund, citing social responsibility as the motive.
The judge also formalised a body‑donation arrangement together with his spouse at Jabalpur Medical College, indicating that both have consented to donate their remains for medical education and research. The registration was completed in the presence of college officials.
The announcement has drawn attention across the state, with civic groups praising the gesture as an example of public‑service ethos extending beyond the courtroom. No further details about the timing of the fund transfer or additional charitable plans were disclosed.
The judge also formalised a body‑donation arrangement together with his spouse at Jabalpur Medical College, indicating that both have consented to donate their remains for medical education and research. The registration was completed in the presence of college officials.
The announcement has drawn attention across the state, with civic groups praising the gesture as an example of public‑service ethos extending beyond the courtroom. No further details about the timing of the fund transfer or additional charitable plans were disclosed.