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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.

Justice S. Vaidyanathan Meghalaya High Court retirement

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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.

Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia Tigmanshu Dhulia

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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.

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Justice Ashish Jitendra Desai, 38th Chief Justice of Kerala High Court bids farewell

Justice Ashish J. Desai was appointed as 38th Chief Justice of Kerala High Court and took oath of office on 22-07-2023. As Justice Desai steps down, his legacy of legal brilliance and unwavering commitment to justice will be remembered and cherished by the legal fraternity and the public alike.

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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Jitendra Kumar Maheshwari

In August 2021, Justice J.K. Maheshwari became the first Chief Justice from Sikkim High Court to be elevated to the Supreme Court and has served as Chief Justice of two High Courts, Andhra Pradesh and Sikkim High Courts.

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Know Thy Judge | Justice Prasanna Bhalachandra Varale: A stalwart jurist’s journey from Nippani to the Supreme Court of India

Justice Prasanna B. Varale’s journey from the small town of Nipani to the Supreme Court of India is a story of dedication, perseverance, and legal brilliance. This article delves into the life and career of this eminent jurist, shedding light on his achievements and

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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Pankaj Mithal

Sitting Judge of the Supreme Court of India, Justice Pankaj Mithal began his tryst with law in the 1980s.

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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Bela Madhurya Trivedi

Justice Bela M. Trivedi, who was appointed as a Supreme Court Judge in 2021, is the first woman Judge from Gujarat High Court to be elevated to the Supreme Court and a Limca Book of Records holder.

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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Manoj Misra

Justice Manoj Misra is the sitting judge of the Supreme Court of India. He was elevated to the Supreme Court in February 2023 and has formerly served as a Judge in the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad.

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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice K.V. Viswanathan

On 19-05-2023, Justice K.V. Viswanathan became one of the few lawyers, who were elevated directly from the Bar to the Judgeship of the Supreme Court of India. With Justice Viswanathan’s elevation, the Collegium hopes to enhance the representation of the Bar in the Supreme Court.