Justice R. Mahadevan, born on June 10, 1963, in Chennai, was appointed as an Additional Judge of the Madras High Court in 2013 and became a Permanent Judge in 2015. He transitioned to the Supreme Court, marking a significant milestone as the first Chief Justice of the Madras High Court elevated in six years.
Justice NK Singh, born on March 1, 1963, in Imphal, Manipur, assumed office as a Supreme Court judge on July 18, 2024, marking a milestone as Manipur’s first judge in the Supreme Court. His judicial career includes significant roles in various high courts and notable rulings in cases related to nationality and citizenship.
Justice Prasanna Bhalachandra Varale, born June 23, 1962, has had a distinguished legal career, beginning in 1985 and serving in various capacities, including as a law lecturer and Additional Judge at the Bombay High Court. He was appointed Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court in 2022 and was elevated to the Supreme Court in 2024.
Justice Sandeep Mehta, born on January 11, 1963, became a Supreme Court judge on November 9, 2023. He has extensive legal experience, having practiced in criminal and constitutional law. Notable judgments include the establishment of a Transgender Welfare Board in Assam and overturning a wrongful dowry death conviction. He served as Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court prior to his elevation.
Justice Augustine George Masih, born on March 12, 1963, in Punjab, was appointed as a Supreme Court Judge on November 9, 2023, after a distinguished legal career. Previously serving as Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court, his notable judgments include granting interim bail in a caste-related case and ordering the clearance of a blocked national highway.
Justice S.V. Bhatti, born on May 6, 1962, assumed office as a Supreme Court Judge on July 14, 2023, following his career in law and judicial service, including roles in various High Courts. His elevation emphasizes regional representation, particularly from the Andhra Pradesh High Court. He will retire on May 5, 2027.
Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, born on August 2, 1964, in Guwahati, Assam, became a Supreme Court Judge on July 14, 2023. With a long career in law, specializing in revenue and taxation, he served in various judicial positions, including Chief Justice of Telangana High Court. Notable judgments include invalidating the Telangana Eunuchs Act, 1919.
Justice K.V. Viswanathan, born on May 26, 1966, in Kerala, became a Supreme Court judge on May 19, 2023. He has a notable legal career, becoming a Senior Advocate in 2009 and representing key cases, including marriage equality and privacy rights. He is anticipated to ascend as India’s 58th Chief Justice in 2030.
Justice P.K. Mishra, born on August 29, 1964, in Raigarh, Chhattisgarh, has had a distinguished legal career, beginning practice in 1984. He became Chief Justice of the Andhra Pradesh High Court in October 2021 and was elevated to the Supreme Court on May 19, 2023, to address under-representation from Chhattisgarh.
Controversy has arisen over the Delhi High Court’s Senior Advocate designation process following the resignation of Sudhir Nandrajog from the Permanent Committee. He did not approve the final list of 70 designated lawyers, raising concerns about procedural transparency. Nandrajog cited non-compliance with rules but had been involved in prior discussions.
