{"id":390980,"date":"2026-07-21T15:00:38","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T09:30:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/?p=390980"},"modified":"2026-07-21T15:03:36","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T09:33:36","slug":"know-thy-judge-supreme-court-justice-m-m-sundresh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2026\/07\/21\/know-thy-judge-supreme-court-justice-m-m-sundresh\/","title":{"rendered":"Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice M.M. Sundresh\u2019s Inspiring Career and Notable Judgments"},"content":{"rendered":"
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“The breakdown of social norms contributes to a deviant behaviour, especially when individuals lack clear moral guidance from their communities. Since law keeps changing from time to time, what is legal, may not necessarily be moral. Rapid social change, orchestrated by law, often creates conducive conditions for criminal behaviour”.<\/p>\n

:Justice M.M. Sundresh1<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n

Born on 21 July 1962, in the picturesque city of Erode, Justice M.M. Sundresh’s remarkable legal career, led to his appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India on 26 August 2021. His journey from a small town to the highest echelons of the Indian judiciary serves as an inspiration to many aspiring legal minds.<\/p>\n

Early life and Education<\/p>\n

Justice Sundresh was born in Erode to Mr. V. K. Muthusamy, who was a Senior Advocate at the High Court of Judicature at Madras.2<\/sup><\/a> His early life revolved around Erode, where he completed his school and pre-university education. Later, he pursued his higher studies at Loyola College in Chennai, where he completed his B.A. degree. His thirst for legal knowledge led him to Madras Law College, where he successfully acquired his LL. B degree.3<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n

Career as an Advocate<\/p>\n

In 1985, Justice Sundresh was enrolled as an Advocate in the Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, marking the commencement of his legal practice.4<\/sup><\/a> Throughout his legal career, Justice Sundresh practiced in the High Court of Judicature at Madras, one of the most prestigious and influential high courts in India. He honed his skills in the chambers of eminent advocates such as S. Sivasubramaniam and his father, V. K. Muthusamy, a Senior Advocate, further enriching his legal acumen. His experience and proficiency in handling legal issues across Civil (Appellate), Criminal, and Writ Jurisdiction earned him a reputation as a competent and reliable lawyer.5<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n

His dedication and expertise in the field soon caught the attention of the Government of Tamil Nadu, which appointed him as the Counsel for the State Government. For a significant period, from 1991 to 1996, he served as the Government Advocate, representing the state in various legal matters. He also served as the Counsel for the Tamil Nadu Small Scale Industries Development Corporation.6<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n

As an advocate, Justice Sundresh was actively involved in various community initiatives. He was selected to be a Member of the Monitoring Committee, which oversaw the implementation of the Reverse Osmosis System in Thiruppur District, Karur District, and his hometown Erode.7<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n

Career as a Judge<\/p>\n

In recognition of his exemplary legal career and dedication to the legal profession, Justice Sundresh’s elevation to the High Court of Judicature at Madras took place on 31 March 2009. His remarkable work on the bench led to his confirmation as a Permanent Judge on 29 March 2011.8<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n

After years of hard work, Justice M.M. Sundresh reached the pinnacle of his career when he was elevated as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India on 31 August 2021.9<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n