Justice Jaswant Singh

Justice Jaswant Singh served with distinction in the Indian judiciary, rising from humble beginnings to a Judge of the Supreme Court. His early education and legal training in Lahore laid the foundation for a career marked by public service and judicial excellence.

Judicial Profile at a Glance:

• Born: January 25, 1914
• Education: Forman Christian College, Lahore; Punjab University, Lahore (LL.B. 1935)
• Joined Bar: March 1936, Jammu
• Public Prosecutor: Varied tenures in Jammu and Kashmir, 1944-1947
• Assistant Advocate General, Jammu & Kashmir: August 1, 1948
• Advocate General of the State: 1956 - December 2, 1967
• Acting Judge, High Court of Jammu and Kashmir: March 16, 1967 - May 15, 1967
• Permanent Judge of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir: December 3, 1967
• Chief Justice of that Court: April 2, 1975
• Appointed Judge of the Supreme Court: January 23, 1976