Quick Info
| Profession | Judge |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 10/08/1960 |
| Age | 64 years (died on 09, Aug, 2025) |
| Birthplace | Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand |
| Date of Death | 09/08/2025 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Famous for | Being the second judge to be elevated from the Uttarakhand High Court to the Supreme Court of India; notable dissent in the Karnataka Hijab Ban case emphasizing constitutional rights and personal liberty |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 8" |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Graduation | 1981 |
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| Masters in Modern History | 1983 |
| Bachelor’s degree in Law | 1986 |
| Bachelor's degree in Law | 1986 |
Personal Life
| School | Sainik School, Lucknow; also schooling in Dehradun and Allahabad |
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| College/University | Allahabad University, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Not Known |
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Family
| Father | Keshav Chandra Dhulia, Judge of Allahabad High Court |
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| Mother | Sumitra Dhulia |
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| Grandfather | Pandit Bhairav Dutt Dhulia, freedom fighter and Sanskrit scholar |
Career
| Legal Career |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Sudhanshu Dhulia became a Supreme Court of India judge on May 9, 2022. | |
| 2. His grandfather, Pandit Bhairav Dutt Dhulia, was both a freedom fighter and a Sanskrit scholar. | |
| 3. During his school days, Sudhanshu Dhulia took part in debates and sports. | |
| 4. He held various roles within the legal system before his appointment to the Supreme Court. | |
| 5. He was a second-generation legal professional, following his father into the judiciary. | |
| 6. Known for his scholarly approach and patient courtroom demeanor. | |
| 7. His work at the Supreme Court spanned criminal, civil, property, and tenancy matters, with 39% of his authored judgments in criminal law. | |
| 8. He was appointed as Judge in-Charge of education at the Uttarakhand Judicial and Legal Academy. | |
| 9. His appointment to the Supreme Court was recommended by the Collegium led by former Chief Justice N.V. Ramana and strongly pushed by then-collegium member Chief Justice Chandrachud. |