Description
Justice Ashok Bhushan
A distinguished jurist, Justice Ashok Bhushan's career reflects a profound dedication to the principles of law and justice within the Indian legal framework.
Early Life and Education
Born on July 5th, 1956, in Uttar Pradesh, Justice Bhushan graduated in Arts in 1975 and obtained a Law Degree in 1979 from Allahabad University.
Legal Career
Enrolling as an Advocate in 1979, he practiced civil law at the Allahabad High Court. He served as Standing Counsel for various organizations and was elected as Senior Vice-President of the Allahabad High Court Bar Association.
Judicial Appointments
Justice Bhushan was elevated as a permanent Judge of the Allahabad High Court on April 24th, 2001. He served as Chairman of the Higher Judicial Service Committee. He was sworn in as Judge of the High Court of Kerala on July 10th, 2014, and took charge as Acting Chief Justice before being appointed Chief Justice on March 26th, 2015.
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Supreme Court of India
Justice Ashok Bhushan was elevated as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India on May 13th, 2016, signifying the peak of his judicial service.
