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Himachal Pradesh High Court bids adieu to Justice Rajiv Shakdher after a brief tenure of 24 days as its 29th Chief Justice

Justice Rajiv Shakdher’s distinguished career spans several decades of dedicated service to the legal profession and the judiciary. His expertise in commercial, corporate, and taxation law, combined with his administrative experience, has earned him a reputation as a forward-thinking and capable Judge.

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Justice Ritu Bahri, 13th Chief Justice of Uttaranchal High Court, retires after a tenure of 8 months

Justice Ritu Bahri who retires on 10-10-2024, made history as upon her elevation on 04-02-2024, she became the first woman Chief Justice of Uttaranchal High Court.

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Know Thy Judge | Justice Manmohan, Chief Justice of Delhi High Court

The Supreme Court Collegium on 11-7-2024 recommended the name of Justice Manmohan as the next Chief Justice of the High Court of Delhi and the recommendation was confirmed on 21-9-2024.

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Know Thy Judge | Justice M.S. Ramachandra Rao, the 16th Chief Justice of High Court of Jharkhand

Sworn in as 16th Chief Justice of the High Court of Jharkhand on 25-09-2024, Justice M. S. Ramachandra Rao, a 3rd generation Judge, also served as Chief Justice of High Court of Himachal Pradesh.

Justice Rajiv Shakdher oath Himachal Pradesh CJ

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Justice Rajiv Shakdher takes oath as 29th Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court

Justice Rajiv Shakdher’s elevation was recommended by the Collegium on 11-7-2024 and his appointment was finally confirmed by the Law Ministry on 21-9-2024.

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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Vikram Nath

Justice Vikram Nath, a fourth-generation legal luminary and sitting Judge of the Supreme Court of India, is likely to become Chief Justice of India for seven months in 2027.

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Upholding a Legacy of Empowerment, Progress and Tradition, Justice Hima Kohli, bids farewell to the Supreme Court

Justice Hima Kohli, who bids farewell to the Supreme Court, became the first woman Chief Justice of the High Court for the State of Telangana and became the ninth woman to be elevated to the Supreme Court of India.

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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra

Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra, who started his legal career from the District Courts and then High Courts of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, was appointed as Supreme Court Judge on 18-5-2023.

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Know Thy Judge | Justice Sanjay Karol’s impactful journey from India’s first heritage village to Supreme Court Judge

Hailing from Kangra district’s Garli, the first heritage village of India, 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 06-02-2023.

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Know Thy Newly Appointed Supreme Court Judge | Justice R. Mahadevan

In recognition of his exemplary service and profound legal insights, Justice R. Mahadevan was appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India and took oath of office on 18-07-2024.

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Justice S. Vaidyanathan, Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court, retires after a tenure of 6 months

Justice S. Vaidyanathan was appointed by the President as new Chief Justice of the High Court of Meghalaya on 02-02-2024 and took charge of his new office on 11-02-2024.

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Know Thy Judge |Supreme Court of India: Justice P.V. Sanjay Kumar

Justice PV Sanjay Kumar is a sitting Judge of the Supreme Court of India. He has formerly served as the Chief Justice of Manipur High Court and as Judge of Punjab & Haryana High Court as well as Andhra Pradesh High Court.

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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice J.B. Pardiwala

A 4th generation lawyer, Justice Jamshed Burjor Pardiwala assumed office as Judge of the Supreme Court of India on 09-05-2022 and is in line to become the Chief Justice of India in 2028. Justice Pardiwala is expected to serve a two-year and three months term as Chief Justice of India from 03-05-2028 to 11-08-2030.

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Know Thy Judge | The Remarkable Odyssey of Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia – from Bar to Bench

Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia is a second-generation legal professional who joined the Bar at Allahabad High Court and went on to become Judge at Supreme Court of India.

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Know Thy Newly Appointed Supreme Court Judge | Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh

Justice N. Kotiswar Singh was serving as the Chief Justice of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, prior to being elevated as Judge of the Supreme Court of India on 18-7-2024.

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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Ujjal Bhuyan

On 05-07-2023, the Supreme Court Collegium had recommended the appointment of Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, Chief Justice, High Court for the State of Telangana to the Supreme Court of India. Upon acceptance of the recommendation by the Law Ministry, Justice Bhuyan took oath as Supreme Court Judge on 14-07-2023.

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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice M.M. Sundresh

Born on 21-07-1962, in the picturesque city of Erode, Justice M.M. Sundresh has achieved remarkable milestones in his legal career, culminating in his appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India on 26-08-2021. His 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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Dr Justice Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi, Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court, bids farewell after a brief tenure of 15 days

A stellar career spanning 28 years as an advocate and 11 years as a Judge, Dr Justice B.R. Sarangi’s resume simply speaks for itself. Elevated as Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court on 05-07-2024, Dr Justice Sarangi retires on 19-07-2024 after a brief tenure of 15 days.

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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Aravind Kumar

Prior to his elevation to the Supreme Court, Justice Aravind Kumar, as Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court initiated steps to tackle pendency of cases and initiated conversion of roadways buses into schools for poor children.

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Know Thy Judge | Justice Chandra Dhari Singh: A symbol of Perseverance and Legal Brilliance

Justice C.D. Singh, who hails from Sultanpur is a first-generation lawyer and has established a name for himself in the legal fraternity for his tenacity. Justice C.D. Singh’s journey from an advocate to a Judge of Allahabad High Court and later Delhi High Court, has made him a symbol of perseverance and dedication for anyone who aspires to succeed in law.