{"id":388585,"date":"2026-06-26T11:00:06","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T05:30:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/?p=388585"},"modified":"2026-06-26T10:40:31","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T05:10:31","slug":"know-thy-judge-justice-arun-palli-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2026\/06\/26\/know-thy-judge-justice-arun-palli-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Know Thy Newly Appointed Judge of Supreme Court of India: Justice Arun Palli"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;\">\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">Born in a family of lawyers, Justice Arun Palli, who was already in the know-how of the intricacies of this field, entered the profession himself in the late 1980s. Since then, Justice Arun Palli&#8217;s journey has been a story of gaining expertise in diverse fields of law and an earnest commitment towards the cause of justice.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; font-weight: bold;\">Early Life and Education<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">Justice Arun Palli was born on 18 September 1964, in a family of esteemed lawyers. His father, Prem Kishan Palli was a Senior Advocate, served on the Bench of the Himachal Pradesh High Court, retiring in 1998. His great-grandfather Late Lachchman Dass Palli and grandfather Late Lajpat Rai Palli, were renowned lawyers of the District Bar, Patiala.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">Justice Palli graduated in Commerce and completed his Bachelor of Laws from Panjab University, Chandigarh, in 1988.<a id=\"fnref1\" href=\"#fn1\" title=\"1. Hon&#8217;ble Shri Justice Arun Palli | District Court Srinagar | India\"><sup>1<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; font-weight: bold;\">Career as an Advocate<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">Commencing his legal practice at Punjab and Haryana High Court, Justice Arun Palli mastered diverse areas of law such as civil, criminal, constitutional, revenue, industrial and labour law. His legal career took an upward trajectory when he was appointed as Additional Advocate General for Punjab on 1 September 2004. Justice Palli held this position until March 2007.Adding another feather on his cap, Justice Arun Palli was designated as a Senior Advocate on 26 April 2007<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">Furthermore, Justice Palli also served as <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">Amicus Curiae (friend of the Court)<\/span> in various contentious matters before the High Courts anddealt with diverse subjects and matters having important legal propositions before Division and Full Benches. Justice Palli also appeared before Supreme Court and Delhi High Court and argued several important matters in the High Court of Himachal Pradesh. <a id=\"fnref2\" href=\"#fn2\" title=\"2. Ibid\"><sup>2<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; font-weight: bold;\">Judicial Career<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">In recognition of Justice Arun Palli&#8217;s expertise and experience, he was subsequently elevated to the Bench of the Punjab and Haryana High Court on 28 December 2013.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">During his judgeship Justice Arun Palli also served as Executive Chairman of Haryana State Legal Service Authority since 31 May 2023 and was nominated as a Member of the Governing Body of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) on 31 October 2023, for a tenure of two years. <a id=\"fnref3\" href=\"#fn3\" title=\"3. Hon&#8217;ble Shri Justice Arun Palli | District Court Srinagar | India\"><sup>3<\/sup><\/a>On 12 April 2025, Justice Palli was appointed as the Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu &amp; Kashmir and Ladakh and he took oath of the office on 16 April, 2025.<a id=\"fnref4\" href=\"#fn4\" title=\"4. Justice Arun Palli takes oath as 38th Chief Justice of Jammu &amp; Kashmir and Ladakh HC\"><sup>4<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%; margin-left: 36pt;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">*Did You Know?<\/span><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><\/span> Justice Arun Palli is the primary force behind timely completion of the modern District Court Complex at Kargil. President, Bar Association Kargil.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><a id=\"fnref5\" href=\"#fn5\" title=\"5. Bar Association Kargil Hosts High Tea in Honour of Justice Arun Palli, Registrar General M.K. Sharma. | The Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh | India\"><sup>5<\/sup><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">Justice Arun Palli&#8217;s dedicated service was further rewarded when the Supreme Court Collegium recommended his elevation as Judge of Supreme Court of India, in its meeting held on 22 &amp; 27 May 2026. <a id=\"fnref6\" href=\"#fn6\" title=\"6. Collegium Recommends 5 Names for Elevation to the Supreme Court | SCC Times\"><sup>6<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">On 1 June 2026, Justice Arun Palli was appointed Judge of Supreme Court of India, and he took the oath of office on 2 June 2026.<a id=\"fnref7\" href=\"#fn7\" title=\"7. Press Release Page | Press Information Bureau\"><sup>7<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; font-weight: bold;\">Notable Judgments by Justice Arun Palli<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2026\/05\/09\/government-cannot-pick-and-choose-judgments-to-accept-or-assail-later-jk-hc\/\" target=\"_blank\">Government Cannot &#8220;Pick And Choose&#8221; Judgments To Accept Or Assail Later As It Undermines The Principle Of Finality: J&amp;K And Ladakh HC<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">In <a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/Y1q6MiA9\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"Hyperlink\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">State (UT of J&amp;K) v. Ravinder Kanta, 2026 SCC OnLine J&amp;K 287<\/span><\/span>,<\/a> dealing with whether land in respect of which proprietary rights were conferred under Government Order No. S-432 of 1966 (GO) could be alienated without obtaining prior permission of the Government, and consequently, whether issuance of Fard Intikhab for such alienation could be denied on that ground, the Division Bench of <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Arun Palli, CJ.*<\/span>, and Rajnesh Oswal, J., held that the Government cannot &#8220;pick and choose&#8221; judgments to accept or assail later as it undermines the principle of finality. The Court observed that the condition of obtaining prior permission for alienation, as stipulated in the GO, stood rendered otiose and could not be insisted upon, and therefore upheld the judgment of the writ court.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2025\/12\/27\/jk-hc-issues-notice-on-pil-over-pokj-displaced-persons-of-1947\/\" target=\"_blank\">J&amp;K And Ladakh HC Issues Notice On Pil Seeking ST Status, Pahari Speaking People Certificates For PoJK Displaced Persons Of 1947<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">In <span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/6W4MG07O\" target=\"_blank\">Jammu Kashmir Sharnarthi Action Committee v. State (UT of J&amp;K), 2025 SCC OnLine J&amp;K 1304<\/a>,<\/span> a matter arising from a Public Interest Litigation (&#8216;PIL&#8217;) seeking Scheduled Tribe status and Pahari Speaking People (&#8216;PSP&#8217;) certificates for the Displaced Persons of 1947 (&#8216;DPs of 1947&#8217;) who migrated from Pakistan-occupied Jammu &amp; Kashmir (&#8216;PoJK&#8217;), the Division Bench of Arun Palli, C.J., and Rajnesh Oswal, J., issued notice to the respondents so that a detailed response could be filed by the respondents and adjourned the matter to 10-02-2026.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2025\/06\/28\/jammu-kashmir-ladakh-hc-ordered-removal-of-commercial-encroachment-rehries-roadside-food-joints-in-jammu-city\/\" target=\"_blank\">J&amp;K and Ladakh HC directs removal of commercial encroachments, illegal Rehris and roadside food joints in Jammu City<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">In <span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/KTuyHW3n\" target=\"_blank\">Court of its own motion v. State of J&amp;K, 2025 SCC OnLine J&amp;K 627<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><\/span>, while considering a public interest litigation (&#8216;PIL&#8217;), in respect of the illegal encroachments made by the shopkeepers in JDA Shopping Complex, near City Chowk, Jammu. The Division Bench of Arun Palli, CJ., and <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Rajnesh Oswal*<\/span>, J., directed that the encroachments on public pathways, roads, streets, and nullahs by shopkeepers, street vendors, or any other commercial establishments should not be permitted under any circumstances.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2024\/03\/01\/punjab-haryana-high-court-hsiidc-assign-reasons-cancelling-auction-highest-bidder\/\" target=\"_blank\">Punjab And Haryana High Court | HSIIDC To Assign Reasons For Cancelling Auction Of Highest Bidder<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">In <span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/9c6445ye\" target=\"_blank\">Arun Bansal v. State of Haryana, 2024 SCC OnLine P&amp;H 663<\/a>,<\/span><span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><\/span> a petition filed against Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (&#8216;HSIIDC&#8217;) by a highest bidder for an auction whose bid was rejected without assigning any reasons, <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Arun Palli*<\/span> and Vikram Aggarwal, JJ. allowed the petitioner to be heard after which HSIIDC would pass appropriate orders.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2024\/02\/26\/hsvp-cancelled-auction-for-administrative-reasons-punjab-haryana-hc-sends-back-assign-reasons\/\" target=\"_blank\">Punjab And Haryana HC Ask Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran To Assign Reasons For Cancelling Auction Of Gurugram Plot<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">In <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">Nulife Prime Diagnostics LLP v. State of Haryana<\/span><a id=\"fnref8\" href=\"#fn8\" title=\"8. Civil Writ Petition No. 3243 of 2024\"><sup>8<\/sup><\/a>, a writ petition under Articles <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink.aspx?q=JTXT-0001574969\" target=\"_blank\">226<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink.aspx?q=JTXT-0001574971\" target=\"_blank\">227<\/a> of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink.aspx?q=JTXT-0002726967\" target=\"_blank\">Constitution of India<\/a> in the nature of certiorari or mandamus seeking to cancel cancellation mail dated 6-11-2023 regarding auction of a plot in Gurugram wherein, the petitioner was declared as the highest bidder, or for directions to issue letter of intent for allotment of subject, to direct a stay, etc., Arun Palli and <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Vikram Aggarwal<\/span>*, JJ. disposed of the petition requiring competent authority to assign reasons in support of such cancellation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/03\/24\/partnership-firm\/\" target=\"_blank\">P&amp;H HC | Experience Gained By Erstwhile Partnership Firm Could Not Be Construed As Experience Of Partners In An Individual Capacity; HC Dismisses The Petition<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">In <a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/0TuLh6C9\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"Hyperlink\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">A.G. Construction Co. v. Food Corporation of India, 2021 SCC OnLine P&amp;H 306<\/span><\/a>, the Division Bench comprising of Ravi Shanker Jha, CJ., and <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Arun Palli, J.*<\/span>, heard the instant petition wherein the issue before the Bench was whether a partner can claim the expedience of erstwhile partnership firm in an individual capacity. The Bench stated, &#8220;The petitioner herein having applied independently without any partners, consortium or joint venture, cannot rely upon the technical qualifications of a third party (erstwhile firm) to claim eligibility.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2021\/01\/23\/p-hc-allowed-forfeiture-of-pension-on-resignation\/\" target=\"_blank\">P&amp;H HC | &#8220;Provident Fund Is Based On Adequate Contributions From Members Of The Fund&#8221;; HC Allowed Forfeiture Of Pension On Resignation<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">In <a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/W6J098V9\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"Hyperlink\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">Kanwar Kesri Singh v. Punjab National Bank, 2020 SCC OnLine P&amp;H 2359<\/span><\/a>, the Division Bench of <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Ravi Shanker Jha<\/span>*, <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">CJ<\/span>. and Arun Palli, J., upheld the impugned order of Single Judge whereby, the Single Judge had held that the appellant is not entitled to pensionary benefits as he has resigned from service.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2019\/07\/22\/ph-hc-no-substantive-issue-raised-when-parties-at-consensus-to-resolve-the-matter-with-the-competent-authority\/\" target=\"_blank\">P&amp;H HC | No Substantive Issue Raised When Parties At Consensus To Resolve The Matter With The Competent Authority<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">In <a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/fl7cXPUM\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"Hyperlink\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">Ambay Transport Co. v. FCI, 2019 SCC OnLine P&amp;H 1267<\/span><\/a>, a Division Bench of Krishna Murari, C.J and <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Arun Palli<\/span>*, J. disposed of the writ petition after the consensus was drawn between the parties to present the case in front of the competent authorities. A writ in the nature of mandamus was sought for commanding the respondent to restraint from awarding the tender\/contract whose bid had been accepted.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2018\/10\/06\/petition-dismissed-as-issue-raised-beyond-the-scope-of-public-interest-litigation-punjab-and-haryana-high-court\/\" target=\"_blank\">Petition Dismissed As Issue Raised Beyond The Scope Of Public Interest Litigation: Punjab And Haryana High Court<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">In <a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/5NjswTkf\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"Hyperlink\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">Subhash Kapoor v. State of Punjab, 2018 SCC OnLine P&amp;H 1517<\/span><\/a>, a petition was filed before Krishna Murari*, CJ. and <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Arun Palli, J.<\/span>, praying that the State Government should be commanded to declare an area in question as a protected monument and to preserve it accordingly.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2018\/07\/02\/defendant-allowed-to-file-written-statement-despite-the-defence-being-struck-off\/\" target=\"_blank\">Defendant allowed to file written statement despite the defence being struck off<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">In <a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/gmn4sWaB\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"Hyperlink\" style=\"font-style: italic;\">Beant Singh v. Dilbagh Singh,2011 SCC OnLine P&amp;H 15664: (2012) 3 RCR (Civil) 115<\/span><\/a>, a Single Judge Bench comprising of <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Arun Palli*<\/span>, J. allowed the defendant to file the written statement (WS) in a civil suit even after the expiry of 90 days statutory period.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2017\/02\/01\/interpretation-of-s-1241i-of-trademarks-act-1999-should-not-be-restricted-to-only-cover-cases-instituted-before-filing-of-the-suit-but-even-cases-instituted-in-ipab-till-civil-court-applies-its\/\" target=\"_blank\">Interpretation Of S. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink.aspx?q=JTXT-0001563618\" target=\"_blank\">124(1)(I)<\/a> Of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink.aspx?q=JTXT-0002776236\" target=\"_blank\">Trademarks Act, 1999<\/a> Should Not Be Restricted To Only Cover Cases Instituted Before Filing Of The Suit But Even Cases Instituted In IPAB, Till Civil Court Applies Its Mind<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">In <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">Man Mohan Sharma v. Manjit Singh<\/span><a id=\"fnref9\" href=\"#fn9\" title=\"9. FAO No. 4739 of 2016\"><sup>9<\/sup><\/a>, <span style=\"font-style: italic;\"><\/span>, a Single-Judge Bench comprisisng of <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Arun Palli*<\/span>, J. ruled on the interpretation and operation of Section <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink.aspx?q=JTXT-0001563618\" target=\"_blank\">124<\/a> of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink.aspx?q=JTXT-0002776236\" target=\"_blank\">Trademarks Act, 1999<\/a>. The judgment marks a discordant note with &nbsp;Stokely Van Camp Inc. v. Heinz India Private Ltd., 2012 (52) PTC 540 &nbsp;and a Full Bench decision in Data Infosys Ltd. v. Infosys Technologies Ltd., 2016 (65) PTC 209 (Del).<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%; font-weight: bold;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2026\/06\/16\/know-thy-supreme-court-judge-justice-sanjeev-sachdeva\/\" target=\"_blank\">Also Read: Know Thy Newly Appointed Judge Of Supreme Court Of India: Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%; text-indent: 18pt; border: 2px solid black; border-radius: 10px; text-align: center; width: 50%; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; background-color: #DCDCDC;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">*Judge who has penned the judgment<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 18pt; text-indent: -18pt;\"><a id=\"fn1\" href=\"#fnref1\">1.<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/srinagar.dcourts.gov.in\/Judges\/honble-shri-justice-arun-palli\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hon&#8217;ble Shri Justice Arun Palli | District Court Srinagar | India<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 18pt; text-indent: -18pt;\"><a id=\"fn2\" href=\"#fnref2\">2.<\/a> Ibid<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 18pt; text-indent: -18pt;\"><a id=\"fn3\" href=\"#fnref3\">3.<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/srinagar.dcourts.gov.in\/Judges\/honble-shri-justice-arun-palli\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hon&#8217;ble Shri Justice Arun Palli | District Court Srinagar | India<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 18pt; text-indent: -18pt;\"><a id=\"fn4\" href=\"#fnref4\">4.<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2025\/04\/16\/justice-arun-palli-takes-oath-cj-jandk-ladakh-hc-legal-news\/\" target=\"_blank\">Justice Arun Palli takes oath as 38th Chief Justice of Jammu &amp; Kashmir and Ladakh HC<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 18pt; text-indent: -18pt;\"><a id=\"fn5\" href=\"#fnref5\">5.<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/ladakh.gov.in\/bar-association-kargil-hosts-high-tea-in-honour-of-justice-arun-palli-registrar-general-m-k-sharma\/\" target=\"_blank\">Bar Association Kargil Hosts High Tea in Honour of Justice Arun Palli, Registrar General M.K. Sharma. | The Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh | India<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 18pt; text-indent: -18pt;\"><a id=\"fn6\" href=\"#fnref6\">6.<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2026\/05\/28\/collegium-recommends-5-names-for-elevation-to-the-sc\/\" target=\"_blank\">Collegium Recommends 5 Names for Elevation to the Supreme Court | SCC Times<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 18pt; text-indent: -18pt;\"><a id=\"fn7\" href=\"#fnref7\">7.<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2267354&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" target=\"_blank\">Press Release Page | Press Information Bureau<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 18pt; text-indent: -18pt;\"><a id=\"fn8\" href=\"#fnref8\">8.<\/a> Civil Writ Petition No. 3243 of 2024<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 18pt; text-indent: -18pt;\"><a id=\"fn9\" href=\"#fnref9\">9.<\/a> FAO No. 4739 of 2016<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-style: italic;\">Recommended by 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