Quick Info
| Profession | Judge of Supreme Court of India |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 14/08/1963 |
| Age | 63 years |
| Birthplace | Hyderabad, Telangana |
Latest News about P. V. Sanjay Kumar
30/05/2025
The Supreme Court, on a bench including Justice P. V. Sanjay Kumar, ordered that NEET PG 2025 be conducted in a single shift. The court acted on concerns that multiple shifts could create unfairness in normalization and affect the competitiveness of candidates.
28/05/2025
Justice P. V. Sanjay Kumar reportedly commented on the sensitivity of judicial egos while hearing matters in the Supreme Court. His remark was widely reported in coverage of the court's proceedings and drew attention as a notable courtroom observation.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Puligoru Venkata Sanjay Kumar |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 172 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | St. Paul's School at Himayat Nagar, Hyderabad |
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| Graduation | Commerce from Nizam College, Hyderabad |
| Law | Degree in Law from Delhi University, Delhi (1988) |
| Bar Enrollment | Bar Council of Andhra Pradesh, August 1988 |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Not Known |
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Family
| Father | P. Ramachandra Reddy (Former Advocate General of Andhra Pradesh High Court, 1969-1982) |
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| Mother | P. Padmavathamma |
Career
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| Supreme Court Appointment | 6 February 2023 |
| Retirement Date | 13 August 2028 |
| Government Pleader | Andhra Pradesh High Court (2000-2003) |
| Additional Judge | Andhra Pradesh High Court (8 August 2008 - 19 January 2010) |
| Permanent Judge | Andhra Pradesh High Court (20 January 2010 - 13 September 2019) |
| Judge | Punjab and Haryana High Court (14 October 2019 - 13 February 2021) |
| Chief Justice | Manipur High Court (14 February 2021 - 5 February 2023) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. P. V. Sanjay Kumar was appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court of India on 6 February 2023, previously serving as the Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court. | |
| 2. Sanjay Kumar grew up in a family of lawyers in Hyderabad, Telangana, with his father hailing from the Chittoor district. | |
| 3. He enrolled at the Bar Council of undivided Andhra Pradesh in August 1988 after completing his law degree. | |
| 4. Initially, Sanjay Kumar practiced law at his father’s office, gaining knowledge in various branches of Law, and later started his independent practice. | |
| 5. From 2000 to 2003, he served as the government pleader at the Andhra Pradesh High Court, representing organizations like HPCL and IOC. | |
| 6. On 8 August 2008, P. V. Sanjay Kumar became an additional judge of the Andhra Pradesh High Court and was later promoted to a permanent judge. | |
| 7. After the 2014 bifurcation, he began serving as a judge at the Telangana High Court and later at the Punjab and Haryana High Court. | |
| 8. Sanjay Kumar became Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court on 12 February 2021 and was recommended as a Supreme Court judge in December 2022. | |
| 9. He was appointed as a Supreme Court judge on 6 February 2023 after approval from the center. | |
| 10. Sanjay Kumar's parent High Court is Telangana, and he is the second judge from Hyderabad to be appointed to the Supreme Court after Justice P. Narasimha. | |
| 11. He is known for promoting wildlife protection and has conducted workshops on Wildlife Crime Prevention. | |
| 12. His father P. Ramachandra Reddy served as the Advocate General of Andhra Pradesh High Court from 1969 to 1982. | |
| 13. Justice Kumar is known for recusing himself from cases where there may be even a remote connection to his family or personal interests, thereby reinforcing the importance of judicial impartiality. | |
| 14. His jurisprudence is characterized by clarity, fairness, and a strong sense of justice, with landmark decisions in individual rights, family law, and administrative justice. |