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Born on 11 November 1959. Graduated with a B.A. (Honours) in Economics from St. Stephens’s College, Delhi and completed LL.B. from Delhi University. Joined the Bombay Bar after obtaining LL.M. and S.J.D. degree from Harvard Law School. Designated as a Senior Advocate in June 1998 and served as Additional Solicitor General for India. Was a Judge of the Bombay High Court for thirteen years (March 2000 - October 2013) and was the Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court (October 2013 - May 2016).
As an advocate he championed several causes, such as the right to privacy, the rights of HIV+ workers and religious and linguistic minority rights. During his years as a lawyer, was a Visiting Professor of Comparative Constitutional Law at the University of Bombay. Has been a guest speaker at Harvard Law School, Yale Law School, Australian National University, University of Witwatersrand, South Africa. Has addressed several international conferences including the United Nations High Commission on Human Rights, United Nations Environmental Program, the World Bank, Asian Development Bank and the Association of Asian Constitutional Courts.
Elevated as Judge of the Supreme Court of India in May 2016 and as a Judge of the Supreme Court, has delivered several seminal judgments, including on the decriminalization of homosexuality; decriminalization of adultery; declaration of privacy as a fundamental right; disability; combating caste and gender discrimination and environmental law. His judgment mandated the grant of permanent commissions to women in the armed forces. Also delivered notable dissents which seek to uphold the values of liberty and freedom.
As Chairperson of the e-Committee of the Supreme Court of India, he is spearheading a digital transformation of the judicial system in India, comprising over 18000 courts. The aim is to ensure access, transparency and accountability. The e-committee has set up virtual courts and enabled video- conferencing of court hearings. It has facilitated digitization of court records and e-filing of cases. The National Judicial Data Grid is a repository of all decided and pending cases and judgments and will pave the path to using Artificial Intelligence in case management and deployment of resources.
Took oath as the 50th Chief Justice of India on 9 November, 2022.
Due to retire on 10 November 2024.
Kindly refer to the Circular dated 07 th August 2023 requesting to forward the updated Profile and photograph of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Abhay S. Oka, for being printed in the Annual Report 2022-23.
In this regard, as directed, I am enclosing herewith the updated Profile and a scanned image of the photograph of His Lordship.
(Subhash Chander) D.R.-cum-P.S. to Hon’ble Judge 10.08.2023
Born on 25 May 1960.
Did B.Sc. LL.M. (University of Bombay).
Enrolled as an Advocate on 28 June 1983. Started practising in Thane District Court in the chamber of his father Shreeniwas W. Oka. In 1985-86, joined the chamber of Shri V.P. Tipnis, a former Judge of the Bombay High Court and former Lok Ayukta. Appeared in several important matters and in public interest litigations.
Elevated as Additional Judge of the Bombay High Court on 29 August 2003. Appointed as a permanent Judge from 12 November 2005. Took oath as the Chief Justice of High Court of Karnataka on 10 May 2019.
Elevated as Judge of Supreme Court of India on 31 August 2021. Due to retire on 24 May 2025.
Born on 3 May 1963 to Smt. Satyavati and Late Shri P. Kodanda Ramayya in Hyderabad.
Graduated with triple majors in Economics, Political Science and Public Administration from Nizam College, Hyderabad and pursued Law from the Campus Law Centre, Delhi University in 1988 and enrolled at the Bar Council of Andhra Pradesh.
Practiced in Andhra Pradesh High Court, Hyderabad and shifted counsel practice to Supreme Court in 1989. Appeared in a large number of cases in the Supreme Court. Worked as the Commission Counsel for the Justice Chinnappa Reddy Commission.
Designated as a Senior Advocate by the Full Court of the Supreme Court of India in the year 2008. Appeared in a large number of public law cases involving constitutional, administrative, environmental issues. Appointed as amicus curiae by the Supreme Court in many cases such as the Forest Bench, Judicial Appointments where he assisted the Court.
Appointed as the Additional Solicitor General of India in 2014, during which time he represented the Union in a number of landmark cases including the NJAC case before the Constitution Bench. Part of the Indian Supreme Court Delegation to the Canadian Supreme Court where he presented a paper on extradiction. Had the rare opportunity to represent the Indian Republic before the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS), at Hamburg, Germany. Also defended India before the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in ICJ, Hague.
Part of the Governing Body of the National Legal Services Authority of India (NALSA) and Mediation and Project Conciliation Committee (MCPC) of the Supreme Court of India. Part of the High Powered Committee constituted for suggesting sweeping changes to the Arbitration Act and to suggest mechanism for Institutional Arbitration. Was a member of the Committee relating to restructuring of Appellate Tribunals and the Committee on Corporate Social Responsibility. Also been a member of Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA).
Had been on the Executive Council of many National Law Universities and other educational Institutions.
Elevated as Judge of the Supreme Court of India directly from the Bar on 31 August 2021.
Due to retire on 2 May 2028.
Dr. Uma Narayan is currently serving as the Registrar/OSD, Supreme Court of India, incharge of the Library, Museum, Editorial, Translation Cell, Centre for Research Planning and Head of the Office. She has an extensive academic background, with degrees including Master of Arts in History, Master of Library & Information Science, Master of Science in Information Management, Master of Laws in Human Rights, and Doctor of Philosophy in Law (Cybercrimes). With over 30 years of experience in librarianship, including 25 years in law librarianship and legal research. She has been the recipient of various foreign scholarships and awards.
Mr. Bibhuti Bhushan Bose is working in Supreme Court of India for the last about 20 years. He is currently designated as Additional Registrar (Editorial) and his responsibilities include overall administrative supervision and management of the Editorial Division of Hon’ble Supreme Court of India as Editor-in-Chief – which includes work relating to publication of Supreme Court Reports (SCR) / e-SCR / Digital Supreme Court Reports. That apart, Bibhuti Bhushan Bose is also supervising the work of the Translation Cell of the Supreme Court.
Dr. Sukhda Pritam is a Judicial Officer from the Haryana Judicial Services with 15 years of diversified experience in the field of law. She started her professional journey as an advocate. Subsequently, she served the cause of justice in her various significant roles in various judicial institutions. Presently, she serves as the Director, Centre for Research and Planning which is a dedicated research and policy wing in the Supreme Court of India, with additional charge as Additional Registrar, (Editorial-DigiSCR), Supreme Court of India