Sri Justice Dhiraj Singh Thakur
The Hon'ble The Chief Justice
Important Announcements
SMC(C) No. 1/2017
IN RE VS HONBLE MR JUSTICE C.S. KARNAN
The Seven Judge Bench of the Supreme Court found Justice Karnan guilty of contempt, sentenced him to six months imprisonment, and held that his allegations against various judges and the judiciary in general were malicious and defamatory. The Court held that the conduct of Justice Karnan constituted criminal contempt, which both scandalised the court and interfered with the administration of justice.The judgment of the Court was authored by Chief Justice Khehar. Justice Chelameswar wrote a separate concurring judgment for himself and Justice Gogoi.
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IN RE VS HONBLE MR JUSTICE C.S. KARNAN
The Seven Judge Bench of the Supreme Court found Justice Karnan guilty of contempt, sentenced him to six months imprisonment, and held that his allegations against various judges and the judiciary in general were malicious and defamatory. The Court held that the conduct of Justice Karnan constituted criminal contempt, which both scandalised the court and interfered with the administration of justice.The judgment of the Court was authored by Chief Justice Khehar. Justice Chelameswar wrote a separate concurring judgment for himself and Justice Gogoi.
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September 22 1964
Civil Appeal/704/1963
Hon'ble Justice K. SUBBA RAo, J. C. SHAH AND S. M. SIKRI
PADMAVATI R. SARAIYA AND OTHERS Vs. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME-TAX BOMBAY ClTY-1
September 22 1964
Civil Appeal/704/1963
Honourable Judge K. SUBBA RAo, J. C. SHAH AND S. M. SIKRI
PADMAVATI R. SARAIYA AND OTHERS Vs. COMMISSIONER OF INCOME-TAX BOMBAY ClTY-1
June 19 2023
WP/7482/2023
Hon'ble Justice RAVI NATH TILHARI
ATAVUR RAHAMAN (KAMAAL) Vs. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH
June 19 2023
WP/7482/2023
Honourable Judge RAVI NATH TILHARI
ATAVUR RAHAMAN (KAMAAL) Vs. THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH
The First Chief Justice of the High Court of Andhra Pradesh Amaravati elevated to the Supreme Court of India
Born on August 29, 1964 at Raigarh (Chhattisgarh). Took B.Sc. and LL.B Degrees from Guru Ghasidas University, Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh). Enrolled as an Advocate on September 4, 1987. Practiced law in District Court at Raigarh, High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Jabalpur and High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur and dealt with Civil, Criminal and Writ branches of law. Was designated as Senior Advocate by High Court of Chhattisgarh in January, 2005. Had been Chairman of Chhattisgarh State Bar Council. Was appointed/co-opted Member of the Rule Making Committee of High Court of Chhattisgarh. Had been Chancellor’s Nominee in the Executive Council of Guru Ghasidas University, Bilaspur. Was associated with Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur (Chhattisgarh) as its Ex-Officio Member in the Executive Council. Served as Additional Advocate General for the State of Chhattisgarh from June 26, 2004 to August 31, 2007 and thereafter as Advocate General for the State from September 1, 2007 till elevation. Elevated as a Judge of High Court of Chhattisgarh on December 10, 2009. Was Acting Chief Justice of High Court of Chhattisgarh from 01.6.2021 to 11.10.2021. Appointed as Chief Justice of High Court of Andhra Pradesh and assumed on 13.10.2021.
Elevated as Judge of the Supreme Court of India on May 19, 2023
Hon'ble Sri Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra
The First Chief Justice of the High Court of Andhra Pradesh Amaravati elevated to the Supreme Court of India
Born on August 29, 1964 at Raigarh (Chhattisgarh). Took B.Sc. and LL.B Degrees from Guru Ghasidas University, Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh). Enrolled as an Advocate on September 4, 1987. Practiced law in District Court at Raigarh, High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Jabalpur and High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur and dealt with Civil, Criminal and Writ branches of law. Was designated as Senior Advocate by High Court of Chhattisgarh in January, 2005. Had been Chairman of Chhattisgarh State Bar Council. Was appointed/co-opted Member of the Rule Making Committee of High Court of Chhattisgarh. Had been Chancellor’s Nominee in the Executive Council of Guru Ghasidas University, Bilaspur. Was associated with Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur (Chhattisgarh) as its Ex-Officio Member in the Executive Council. Served as Additional Advocate General for the State of Chhattisgarh from June 26, 2004 to August 31, 2007 and thereafter as Advocate General for the State from September 1, 2007 till elevation. Elevated as a Judge of High Court of Chhattisgarh on December 10, 2009. Was Acting Chief Justice of High Court of Chhattisgarh from 01.6.2021 to 11.10.2021. Appointed as Chief Justice of High Court of Andhra Pradesh and assumed on 13.10.2021.
Elevated as Judge of the Supreme Court of India on May 19, 2023
