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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice J.K. Maheshwari’s stellar career and important judgments

In August 2021, Justice J.K. Maheshwari was elevated to the Supreme Court and priorly served as Chief Justice of two High Courts- Andhra Pradesh and Sikkim.

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Know Thy Newly Appointed Supreme Court Judge: Justice A.S. Chandurkar

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 | Justice Prasanna B. Varale’s journey from Nippani to the Supreme Court of India

Justice Prasanna Bhalachandra Varale’s journey from the small town of Nipani to the Supreme Court of India is a story of dedication, perseverance, and legal brilliance.

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Know Thy Newly Appointed Supreme Court Judge: Justice Vijay Bishnoi

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 Pankaj Mithal’s tryst with law and notable judgments

Sitting Judge of the Supreme Court of India, Justice Pankaj Mithal began his career in law in the 1980s and subsequently went on to become Chief Justice of High Courts of J&K and Ladakh and Rajasthan.

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Know Thy Newly Appointed Supreme Court Judge: Justice N.V. Anjaria

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 R. Mahadevan’s remarkable career and notable judgments

Justice R. Mahadevan’s journey from a law graduate in Chennai to a Supreme Court Judge is a story of commitment, expertise, and unwavering dedication to the field of law.

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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Manoj Misra’s career trajectory and important Judgments

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’s Legacy & Influential Judgments

Discover the life, judgments, and contributions of Justice K.V. Viswanathan, who, on 19-05-2023, became one of the few lawyers, who were elevated directly from the Bar to the Judgeship of the Supreme Court of India, thereby enhancing the representation of the Bar in the Supreme Court.

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Justice Suresh Kumar Kait, 28th Chief Justice of Madhya Pradesh High Court, retires

Retiring after a tenure of 8 months as Chief Justice of MP High Court, Justice Suresh Kumar Kait’s rise from a modest background to higher echelons of the legal world is a perfect example of “where there is a will, there is a way”.

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Justice Abhay S. Oka, a tireless Champion of Justice, bids farewell to Supreme Court of India

Marking the conclusion of an extraordinary judicial career spanning more than four decades, Justice Abhay Oka retires on 23-5-2025. His journey, from the courtrooms of Thane to the pinnacle of the Indian judiciary, has been defined by a deep commitment to justice, tireless work ethic, and unshakable integrity.

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Justice D. Krishnakumar, the 8th Chief Justice of Manipur High Court, retires after a tenure of 6 months

Justice Krishnakumar, who was the senior-most puisne Judge of Madras High Court, took the reins as Manipur High Court’s Chief Justice on 22-11-2024.

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Justice Bela Madhurya Trivedi, bids adieu to Supreme Court after tenure of 4 years

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

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Upholding an unwavering commitment to the constitutional values, 51st CJI, Justice Sanjiv Khanna, retires

Justice Sanjiv Khanna, 51st Chief Justice of India, retires on 13-05-2025, after a distinguished tenure of 6 years at Supreme Court with 6 months as Chief Justice of India.

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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah

Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah is the sitting Judge of the Supreme Court of India. He was elevated to the Supreme Court in February 2023. He has formerly served as a Judge in Patna High Court and Andhra Pradesh High Court.

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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice S.V. Bhatti

Justice Bhatti served as Chief Justice of Kerala High Court for 1 month before being elevated to the Supreme Court on 14-07-2023.

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In Memoriam | Late Justice Maturi Girija Priyadarsini, Judge, Telangana High Court

Late Justice Priyadarsini, who started her legal career in 1995, passed away on 4-5-2025, She was due to retire in 2026.

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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha

Appointed directly from the Bar as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India, Justice P.S. Narasimha’s tenure as an advocate and as a Judge boasts of several landmark cases.

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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice K. Vinod Chandran

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

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Know Thy Judge | Supreme Court of India: Justice Rajesh Bindal

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