Justice Dr. S Radhakrishnan, a former Bombay High Court judge, died at 78 following surgery complications. Renowned for his expertise in constitutional and civil law, he taught at major institutions and served as an Additional Judge from 1996 until retirement in 2008. His cremation is scheduled for 1 PM tomorrow in Bandra.
Mumbai: Former Bombay High Court judge, Justice Dr. S Radhakrishnan, passed away on Tuesday morning at Kokilaben Ambani Hospital due to complications from surgery. He was 78 years old. His cremation will take place tomorrow at Nyay Sagar Kalanagar Crematorium, Bandra, at 1 PM.
Born on December 25, 1946, Justice Radhakrishnan excelled academically, securing the first rank in his LL.M. course from Mumbai University. He enrolled as an advocate in 1971 and rapidly established himself at the Bombay High Court, specializing in constitutional, civil, labor, and criminal law. He gained recognition for his expertise in civil writs, often handling cases involving complex constitutional and administrative issues. In December 1991, he was conferred the prestigious Senior Advocate designation.
Justice Radhakrishnan was deeply committed to education, teaching for over a decade at New Law College and the University of Bombay’s Department of Law. His subjects included constitutional law, administrative law, public international law, and press laws for LL.M. students. He was also a scholar in human rights, earning a doctorate in the field and advocating for it throughout his career.
In 1996, he was appointed as an Additional Judge of the Bombay High Court, becoming a permanent judge in 1998. After retiring in 2008, he served as the Chairperson of the Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal (MAT) from 2009 to 2014.
Advocate Raj Moray, a close friend, paid tribute, saying, “A good, learned, kind, and spiritual man, supportive of good causes and helpful to junior colleagues. Everyone will miss him.”
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