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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice K. Vinod Chandran’s Distinguished Career and Notable Decisions

Formerly a Judge of Kerala High Court and Chief Justice of Patna High Court, Justice K. Vinod Chandran was appointed to the Supreme Court in January 2025.

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Justice Rajesh Bindal bids adieu to the Supreme Court after a dedicated tenure of 3 years

Prior to being elevated to the Supreme Court in 2023, Justice Rajesh Bindal served as the Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court.

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Know Thy Judge | Justice Alok Aradhe: A visionary administrator who is committed to Justice

Prior to being elevated to the Supreme Court, Justice Alok Aradhe served as Chief Justice for the Telangana and Bombay High Courts and also as Judge in Karnataka, Jammu and Kashmir and Madhya Pradesh High Courts.

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Know Thy Judge| Supreme Court of India: Justice A.S. Chandurkar and His Defining Contribution to Indian Jurisprudence

Justice Atul Sharachchandra Chandurkar’s journey from Bombay High Court to the Supreme Court is a compelling narrative of dedication, legal prowess, and his profound commitment to justice.

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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Vijay Bishnoi’s Committed Legal Career and Notable Judgments

Justice Vijay Bishnoi, known for his commitment to upholding constitutional principles and ensuring procedural fairness, took oath of office as Judge of Supreme Court of India in May 2025.

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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice N.V. Anjaria’s versatile career and notable judgments

Justice Nilay Vipinchandra Anjaria was serving as the 34th Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court prior to being appointed as Judge of Supreme Court in May 2025.

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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Augustine George Masih’s Dedicated Journey and Key Decisions

Justice Augustine George Masih served as a Judge of Punjab and Haryana High Court, and as a Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court before being appointed as the Judge of the Supreme Court of India on 9 November 2023.

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Know Thy Judge | Justice N. Kotiswar Singh’s journey as the First Judge from Manipur to the Supreme Court

Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh served 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 | Chief Justice Surya Kant: Journey from bustling town of Hisar to the Supreme Court of India

Chief Justice Surya Kant embarked on a remarkable journey that saw him rise from humble beginnings to being the Judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court and ultimately the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India.

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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Dipankar Datta’s committed journey and notable decisions

Justice Dipankar Datta served as a Judge in the Calcutta High Court, and as Chief Justice of Bombay High Court, prior to being sworn in as Supreme Court Judge on 12-12-2022.

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Padma Vibhushan for Justice K.T. Thomas: Here’s His Extraordinary Story

Justice KT Thomas, former Judge of the Supreme Court of India from 1996 till 2002 was conferred with the 2nd highest civilian award on 26-1-2026 for his distinguished work in public affairs. He was previously awarded with the Padma Bhushan in 2007.

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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Sandeep Mehta’s stellar career and notable judgments

Justice Sandeep Mehta, formerly the Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court, took oath of office as Judge of Supreme Court of India on 9-11-2023 and will be retiring on 10-01-2028.

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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Manmohan’s versatile legal career and important decisions

Justice Manmohan, formerly serving Chief Justice of Delhi High Court, was appointed as Judge of the Supreme Court of India on 3-12-2024.

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Justice Biswanath Somadder, Chief Justice of Sikkim High Court, bids farewell after a tenure of 4 years

In his extensive legal career, Justice Biswanath Somadder’s journey,reflects a distinguished career that extends from practicing law in the High Court at Calcutta to assuming the prestigious role of Chief Justice in various High Courts across India.

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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Satish Chandra Sharma’s remarkable career trajectory & notable judgments

Following a meticulous assessment of the qualifications, integrity, capabilities and giving due consideration to a range of factors, the President appointed Justice Satish Chandra Sharma as Judge of the Supreme Court of India on 9-11-2023.

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A staunch believer of the Constitution, Justice B.R. Gavai, 52nd Chief Justice of India, bids farewell to the Supreme Court

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

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Know Your CJI Designate Justice Surya Kant who will take charge as the 53rd Chief Justice of India in November

Justice Surya Kant will take charge as Chief Justice with effect from 24-11-2025 and succeed CJI B.R. Gavai who will retire on 23-11-2025.

Justice B V Nagarathna First Woman Chief Justice of India

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Know Thy Judge | Justice BV Nagarathna: The Arc Moving Toward a First Woman CJI

Justice B. V Nagarathna who is currently serving as a Judge of Supreme Court of India, 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 P.B. Bajanthri, 46th Chief Justice of Patna High Court, retires after a tenure of 1 month

Justice Pavankumar Bhimappa Bajanthri was appointed as Chief Justice of Patna High Court in September 2025.

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Know Thy Newly Appointed Supreme Court Judge: Justice Alok Aradhe

Prior to being elevated to the Supreme Court, Justice Alok Aradhe served as Chief Justice for the High Courts of Telangana and Bombay and also as Judge in Karnataka, Jammu and Kashmir and Madhya Pradesh High Courts.