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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Joymalya Bagchi’s stellar career and notable judgments

Justice Joymalya Bagchi formerly serving as Judge of Calcutta High Court was appointed to the Supreme Court on 10 March 2025 and is in line to become the Chief Justice of India in 2031.

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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Vikram Nath’s career trajectory and influential judgments

Justice Vikram Nath, a fourth-generation legal luminary and sitting Judge of the Supreme Court of India, joined the legal profession in 1987.

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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Arun Palli’s Dynamic Career and Notable Judgments

Recommended by Supreme Court Collegium on 27 May 2026, Justice Arun Palli took oath as a Supreme Court Judge along with four other Judges on 2 June 2026.

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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Dynamic Career and Important Judgments of Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra

Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra, started his legal career from the District Courts and then High Courts of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, was later appointed as Supreme Court Judge on 18 May 2023.

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A Judge who Lived the Constitution: Justice Sanjay Karol bids adieu to the Supreme Court after a tenure of 3 Years

Hailing from Garli, India’s first heritage village, Justice Sanjay Karol served his parent High Court of Himachal Pradesh as Acting Chief Justice and High Courts of Tripura and Patna as Chief Justice before his elevation as a Supreme Court Judge on 6 February 2023.

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Know Thy Judge |Supreme Court of India: Justice P.V. Sanjay Kumar’s Career in Law and Notable Judgments

Prior to being elevated to the Supreme Court, Justice P.V. Sanjay Kumar formerly served as the Chief Justice of Manipur High Court and as Judge of Punjab & Haryana High Court and Andhra Pradesh High Court.

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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice J.B. Pardiwala’s Expansive Career and Key Judgments

A 4th generation lawyer, Justice Jamshed Burjor Pardiwala assumed office as Judge of the Supreme Court of India on 9 May 2022 and is in line to become the Chief Justice of India in 2028 for a two-year and three months term from May 2028 to August 2030.

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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Ujjal Bhuyan’s distinguished career and notable judgments

Justice Ujjal Bhuyan’s legal journey reflects a blend of professional excellence and personal versatility. Born into a distinguished legal family in Guwahati, he built an independent and accomplished career in the legal field spanning over more than 3 decades. Beyond the courtroom, he is known for his keen interest in music, acting, and sports, reflecting a personality that extends beyond the confines of the law.

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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice M.M. Sundresh’s Inspiring Career and Notable Judgments

Justice M.M. Sundresh’s journey from a small town to the highest echelons of the Indian judiciary serves as an inspiration to many aspiring legal minds.

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Know Thy Judge | From Student Union to the Supreme Court: Explore Justice Aravind Kumar’s inspirational journey & notable judgments

Prior to his elevation to the Supreme Court, Justice Aravind Kumar, had already left a remarkable legacy at the High Courts due to his committed approach towards tackling pendency of cases, training of advocates and several philanthropic outreaches.

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Justice Ashok Bhushan concludes tenure as NCLAT Chairman: Throwback to an illustrious career and key decisions

After an extensive career as an advocate and an equally extensive judicial career including the Supreme Court of India, Justice Ashok Bhushan took over as Chairman of NCLAT in 2021.

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Know Thy Newly Appointed Supreme Court Judge: Justice V. Mohana

On 27 May 2026, the Supreme Court Collegium recommended Justice V. Mohana’s (who was then a Senior Advocate) direct elevation from the Bar as Judge of Supreme Court. She took the oath of office on 2 June 2026.

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Know Thy Newly Appointed Judge of Supreme Court of India: Justice Arun Palli

Recommended by Supreme Court Collegium on 27 May 2026, Justice Arun Palli took oath as a Supreme Court Judge along with four other Judges on 2 June 2026.

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Know Thy Newly Appointed Supreme Court Judge, Justice Sheel Nagu

Justice Sheel Nagu’s elevation to the Supreme Court on 2 June 2026 marks a significant milestone in an illustrious legal and judicial journey spanning nearly four decades.

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Know Thy Judge | Justice Prasanna B. Varale’s remarkable journey from Nippani to the Supreme Court of India

Justice Prasanna Bhalachandra Varale’s journey from the small town of Nippani to the Supreme Court of India is a story of dedication, perseverance, and legal brilliance.

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Know Thy Newly Appointed Judge of Supreme Court of India: Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva

Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva was elevated to the Supreme Court in June 2026 and has previously served as Chief Justice of MP High Court.

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Know Thy Newly Appointed Judge of Supreme Court of India: Justice Shree Chandrashekhar

In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 124(2) of the Constitution, the President appointed Justice Shree Chandrashekhar, Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court, to be Judge of Supreme Court of India.

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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice R. Mahadevan’s Inspirational Journey and Notable Judgments

Starting his legal career in 1989, Justice R. Mahadevan’s journey towards becoming a Supreme Court Judge is a story of commitment, expertise, and unwavering dedication to the field of law.

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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Exploring Justice Manoj Misra’s Career and Important Judgments

Justice Manoj Misra was elevated to the Supreme Court in February 2023 and has periviously served as a Judge in the Allahabad High Court.

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Grew Up in a Small Town in Madhya Pradesh, Retired as a Supreme Court Judge: Justice J.K. Maheshwari’s Unflinching Commitment to the Rule of Law

In August 2021, Justice J.K. Maheshwari was elevated to the Supreme Court and priorly served as Chief Justice of two High Courts- Andhra Pradesh and Sikkim.