Hon'ble Mr. Justice J. S. Khehar :- His Lordship was born on August 28, 1952. After graduating in science from Government College, Chandigarh in 1974, His Lordship was awarded the LL.B degree by the Panjab University, Chandigarh in 1977, he then acquired the LL.M. qualification from the same University in 1979, for the latter qualification, His Lordship was awarded the Gold Medal for having stood first in the University.
His Lordship was enrolled as an Advocate in 1979 and practiced mainly in the Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh High Court, Shimla and the Supreme Court of India, New Delhi. His Lordship was appointed as Additional Advocate General, Punjab, in January 1992, and then as Senior Standing Counsel, Union Territory, Chandigarh. His Lordship was designated as Senior Advocate in February, 1995. His Lordship remained standing counsel for Universities of the area, Corporate Bodies and a large number of companies and cooperative organizations.
His Lordship appeared as counsel for Mr. M. Krishnaswamy, M.P. (from the Arani constituency in Tamil Nadu), in the defence of Mr. Justice V. Ramaswami, then Judge of the Supreme Court of India, before the Judges Inquiry Committee (comprising of Mr. Justice P.B. Sawant, then Judge Supreme Court of India; Chief Jutice Mr. P.D. Desai of the Bombay High Court; and Mr. Justice O. Chinnappa Reddy, former Judge of the Supreme Court of India) constituted to investigate the grounds on which the removal of Justice V. Ramaswami was sought.
His Lordship was elevated to the Bench of High Court of Punjab and Haryana, at Chandigarh, on February 8, 1999. His Lordship was appointed as Acting Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court twice i.e., with effect from August 02, 2008, and again, with effect from November 17, 2009. His Lordship was elevated as Chief Justice of the High Court of Uttarakhand, at Nainital, on November 29, 2009 and thereafter he was transferred as Chief Justice of High Court of Karnataka, where he assumed hes office on August 8, 2010.
By a notification dated May 20, 2010 the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha appointed His Lordship as a member of the Judges Inquiry Committee for investigating the grounds on which the removal of Mr. Justice P.D. Dinakaran, Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court, has been sought.
On appointment as Judge of the Supreme Court of India, assumed office as Judge, Supreme Court on September 13, 2011
Appointed as The Chief Justice of India on 04.01.2017. Retired on August 27, 2017.
T.S. Thakur - Born on 04th January, 1952.Born on 04th January, 1952. He was enrolled as a Pleader in October, 1972 and joined the Chamber of his father Late Shri D.D. Thakur, a leading Advocate and later, a Judge of High Court of J & K. He practised in Civil, Criminal, Constitutional, Taxation and Service matters in the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir.
Was designated as a Senior Advocate in the year 1990. Was appointed as an Additional Judge of the High Court of J & K on 16th February, 1994 and transferred as Judge of the High Court of Karnataka in March, 1994. He was appointed as a permanent Judge in September, 1995. Was transferred as a Judge of the High Court of Delhi in July 2004. Was appointed as Acting Chief Justice of Delhi High Court on 09.04.2008 and took over as Chief Justice of the High Court of Punjab and Haryana on August 11, 2008.
Elevated as Judge of Supreme Court and assumed charge on 17.11.2009.Due to retire on 4th January, 2017 (F/N)
Appointed as The Chief Justice of India on 03.12.2015. Retired on 04th January, 2017 (F/N).
Born on 03.12.1950. Enrolled as Advocate on 23.10.1975. Practised at Bangalore in Civil, Criminal, Constitutional and Taxation matter. Worked as High Court Government Pleader for Sales Tax Department from 1983 to 1990, Government Advocate from 1990 to 1993, Standing Counsel for Income Tax Department from 1992 to 1993 and Senior Standing Counsel for Income Tax Department from 1993 to 1995.
Was appointed as Judge of the High Court of Karnataka on 18.12.1995.Was appointed as Chief Justice of the High Court of Chattisgarh on 12.02.2007.
Transferred to the High Court of Kerala and assumed charge of the Office on 18.05.2007.
Appointed as Judge, Supreme Court of India on 17.12.2008.
Appointed as The Chief Justice of India on 28.09.2014 Retired on 02.12.2015 (F.N.)
S. Rajendra Babu, LL.B.—Born on 1st June, 1939. Enrolled as Advocate on 4-1-69. He represented Income Tax Department as Additional Standing Counsel. Also represented the Government of Karnataka as High Court Government Pleader. Practised in Taxation, Constitutional law and Civil matters.
Appointed permanent Judge of the Karnataka High Court on 19-2-1988. Appointed as a Judge of Supreme Court of India on 25-9-97. Appointed as The Chief Justice of India in the forenoon of 02-05-2004. Retired on 1-6-2004(F/N).
Bharucha, Sam Piroj, B.Sc., LL.B.—Born on 6th May, 1937. Enrolled as an Advocate of the Bombay High Court on 28th July, 1960. Practised mainly on the Original side of the Bombay High Court. Also appeared in the Supreme Court. Appointed Additional Judge, Bombay High Court from 19th September, 1977 and as permanent Judge on 3rd April, 1978. Appointed as Chief Justice, Karnataka High Court from 1-11-91.
Appointed Judge of Supreme Court of lndia on 1-7-92.Appointed as Chief Justice of India on 01.11.2001(F/N). Retired on 6-5-2002.
Qualifications- Had education in the old State of Mysore with Bachelor's degree in Science and Bachelor's degree in law of the University of Mysore. General-Commenced general practice of law in the year 1951, Appointed Permanent Judge of the High Court of Karnataka w.e.f. 6.11.1975, Appointed Judge of the Supreme Court of India w.e.f. 5.10.1987, Appointed Chief Justice of India w.e.f. 12.2.1993, Retired on 24.10.1994
Venkataramiah, Engalaguppe Seetharamiah, B.A., LL.B., - Born on 18.12.1924. Educated at Government Primary School, Pandavapura; Government Middle School, Pandavapura; D.Banumiah's High School, Mysore; Intermediate College, Mysore; Maharaja's College, Mysore; Law College, Poona and Raja Lakhamangouda Law College, Belgaum.
Enrolled as a Pleader in Bangalore Division on 2.6.1946 and on 5.1.1948 as Advocate in the High Court of Mysore at Bangalore. Practised on both original and appellate side in Civil and Criminal courts and in the High Court at Bangalore. Worked as Special Government Pleader, Government Advocate, Government of Mysore from 5.6.1969 to 4.3.1970. Advocate General, Mysore from 5.3.1970 to 25.6.1970.
Appointed as Additional Judge of the High Court of Karnataka on 25.6.1970 and as permanent Judge of that High Court from 20.11.1970. Appointed Judge, Supreme Court of India on 8.3.1979. Appointed as Chief Justice of India on 19.6.1989 retired on 17.12.1989.
