Description
Justice S.J. Mukhopadhaya
A distinguished figure in Indian law, Justice S.J. Mukhopadhaya has had a noteworthy career spanning several high courts and the Supreme Court of India.
Judicial Profile at a Glance
- Born: March 15, 1950
- Education: B.Sc. (Magadh University, 1971), LL.B (Patna University, 1979)
- Enrolled as an Advocate: May 18, 1979
- Appointed as a Permanent Judge of the Patna High Court: November 8, 1994
- Judge of the Jharkhand High Court: November 15, 2000
- Transferred to Madras High Court: August 31, 2006
- Chief Justice of High Court of Gujarat: December 9, 2009
- Elevated as Judge, Supreme Court of India: September 13, 2011
- Retired: March 14, 2015
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Justice Mukhopadhaya practiced in Constitutional, Service, Civil, and Criminal matters. His career is marked by significant judgments, including those related to the Bihar Panchayat Raj Act. His tenure as Chief Justice of the High Court of Gujarat and subsequent elevation to the Supreme Court reflect his esteemed position in the Indian judiciary.
