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Justice B.R. Gavai nominated for the post of Chairman of Supreme Court Legal Services Committee

At present, the Chairman of the SCLSC is Justice Sanjiv Khanna.

Justice Sanjaya Kumar Mishra, 14th Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court, retires

Justice Sanjaya Kumar Mishra was elevated as the Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court in February 2023 and had made it emphatically clear that his priority will be to impart justice to the poor and downtrodden while expediting old cases.

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Supreme Court 2023: A Look Back at Judicial Strength, Appointments, Retirements, and Collegium Resolutions

Year 2023 was as hectic for the Supreme Court as any other year, especially when it concerns the appointment and retirements of its Judges. Read this report to know the important year round ongoings affecting the Judges and judicial strength of the Supreme Court of India.

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Know Thy Judge | Justice Prasanna Bhalachandra Varale, 32nd Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court

Justice Prasanna B. Varale’s journey from the small town of Nipani to the prestigious position of Chief Justice of the High Court of Karnataka 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 | Justice Siddharth Mridul, 7th Chief Justice of Manipur High Court

Justice Siddharth Mridul started his legal career in 1986 from Delhi High Court and for 37 years served the Court in the capacity of an Advocate and then a Judge. In October 2023, Justice Mridul took charge as the 7th Chief Justice of Manipur High Court.

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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice B.R. Gavai

Recapitulating the career trajectory of eminent Judge of the Supreme Court of India, Justice B.R Gavai, who is in line to become only the second Chief Justice of India belonging to Scheduled Caste category after Justice K.G. Balakrishnan.

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Justice M. Fathima Beevi, First Woman Judge of the Supreme Court of India, passes away

Former Supreme Court Judge, Justice Fathima Beevi took her last breath on 23-11-2023. Beyond her legal career, Justice Beevi was a beacon of hope for women’s rights, advocating for gender equality in all aspects of life. Her legacy extends beyond the courtroom, leaving an indelible mark on the societal fabric of India.

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Allahabad High Court bids farewell to its 50th Chief Justice, Justice Pritinker Diwaker

Justice Pritinker Diwaker, a distinguished legal luminary, has traversed a remarkable journey in the realm of law, to his current position as the Chief Justice of the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad. His illustrious career, marked by unwavering commitment and proficiency, spans over three decades, encompassing various facets of law and earning him acclaim for his contributions to the legal fraternity.

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Know Thy Newly Appointed Supreme Court Judge – Justice Augustine George Masih

Dr. Justice DY Chandrachud, CJI, administered oath to Justice Augustine George Masih on 9-11-2023.

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Know Thy Newly Appointed Supreme Court Judge – Justice Sandeep Mehta

Dr. Justice D.Y Chandrachud, CJI, administered oath to Justice Sandeep Mehta on 9-11-2023.

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Know Thy Newly Appointed Supreme Court Judge | Justice Satish Chandra Sharma

Following a meticulous assessment of the qualifications, integrity, capabilities and giving due consideration to a range of factors, the Supreme Court Collegium recommended and Centre Government approved the appointment of Justice Satish Chandra Sharma as Judge of the Supreme Court of India.

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Know Thy Chief Justice | Throwback at a Roller-Coaster First Year of Justice Dr D.Y. Chandrachud

Great expectations followed Justice Dr DY Chandrachud when he was elevated to the post of Chief Justice of India. As 1 year has gone by in Justice Dr Chandrachud’s 2-year tenure, one thing is clear that interesting times are afoot indeed!

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Meghalaya High Court bids farewell to its 11th Chief Justice, Justice Sanjib Banerjee

Justice Sanjib Banerjee’s journey from his early education to becoming a distinguished jurist with a legal career spanning over 3 decades and extensive tenure of 17 years as a Judge is a testament to his unwavering commitment uphold the principles of justice.

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Justice BV Nagarathna: Igniting Hope for the First Ever Woman Chief Justice of India

Justice B. V Nagarathna is currently serving as a Judge of Supreme Court of India. She formerly served as a Judge of Karnataka High Court until her elevation to the Supreme Court. Justice Nagarathna is also the potential contender for the first ever woman Chief Justice of India.

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Justice Vipin Sanghi, 12th Chief Justice of Uttaranchal High Court, retires

Justice Vipin Sanghi, a third-generation lawyer, with a legal career spanning over 3 decades, retires on 26-10-2023 after an extensive tenure of 17 years as a Judge, which also includes his tenure as the 12th Chief Justice of Uttaranchal High Court.

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A Legal Luminary Extraordinaire, Justice Shripathi Ravindra Bhat bids farewell to the Supreme Court

Justice S. Ravindra Bhat, who has been serving as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India for 4 years is set to retire today, on 20-10-2023. His life has been marked by a relentless pursuit of knowledge, dedication and an unswerving commitment to uphold principles of justice.

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Justice Ravi Shanker Jha, 65th Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court, retires

Justice Ravi Shanker Jha began his legal journey by serving Madhya Pradesh High Court initially as an advocate and later as a Judge. He is set to retire on 13-10-2023 as 65th Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court after his elevation to the post in 2019.

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Know Thy Judge | Justice N. Anand Venkatesh, Madras High Court

Justice N. Anand Venkatesh of Madras High Court is known within the legal fraternity for his progressive, profound and to the point judgments.

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Orissa High Court bids farewell to its 33rd Chief Justice Subhasis Talapatra J.

Justice Subhasis Talapatra, a prominent Indian Judge, who is serving as the 33rd Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court, reires on 03-10-2023 after an extensive judicial career of over 12 years. Prior to his appointment as Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court, Justice Talapatra had served as the Judge of the Orissa High Court and the Judge of the High Court of Tripura.

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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.