Former Delhi High Court Chief Justice GC Mittal has passed away at the age of 90. His family announced the news through the Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association, marking the end of a respected legal legacy.
Today, On 31st January, The Supreme Court honored Justice Hrishikesh Roy with a heartfelt farewell, recognizing his contributions to the judiciary. Known for his wisdom and humor, he believed that “a smile is a curve that can set many things straight.” His judgments in arbitration and environmental law left a lasting impact. The farewell reflected deep respect for his legal acumen and compassionate approach.
Justice Aravind Kumar, born on July 14, 1962, in Karnataka, became Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court in October 2021. He has a distinguished legal career, including roles as Additional Standing Counsel for the Union government and various judicial positions. Kumar focused on reducing case backlogs and enhancing legal education during his tenure.
Justice Rajesh Bindal, born on April 16, 1961, in Ambala, Haryana, assumed office as a Supreme Court judge on February 13, 2023. He previously served at the Punjab & Haryana High Court, Jammu & Kashmir High Court, and Calcutta High Court, and as Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court. He will retire on April 15, 2027, after a distinguished career.
Justice Manoj Misra, born on June 2, 1965, graduated from the University of Allahabad in 1988 and began his legal career at the Allahabad High Court. After 23 years in practice, he became an Additional Judge in 2011 and a Permanent Judge in 2013. He was appointed as a Supreme Court Judge on February 6, 2023.
Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah, born on May 11, 1963, in Bihar, has held various legal positions since his graduation from Patna Law College in 1991. He served as Standing Counsel and Government Advocate for Bihar, became a judge at the Patna High Court in 2011, and was elevated to the Supreme Court on February 6, 2023, retiring in 2028.
Justice Dipankar Datta, born on August 10, 1960, assumed office in the Supreme Court on December 12, 2022, after serving as Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court. With 81 authored judgments, notable cases include media influence in investigations and challenges against restrictive IT Rules. He retires on February 8, 2030.
Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia, born on August 10, 1960, has had a distinguished legal career spanning over three decades. He was appointed to the Supreme Court of India on May 9, 2022, after serving as Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court and has authored 81 judgments, contributing to legal excellence and public service. He will retire on August 9, 2025.