Quick Info
| Profession | Judge |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 02/09/1959 |
| Age | 66 years |
| Birthplace | New Delhi, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Justice Hima Kohli is a former judge of the Supreme Court of India, serving from 31 August 2021 until her retirement on 1 September 2024. | |
| She was born and brought up in Delhi, with her parents originally from pre-partition India. |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | St. Thomas' Girls Senior Secondary School, Mandir Marg, New Delhi |
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Personal Life
| Enrolled as an advocate with the Bar Council of Delhi in 1984. | |
| Started her legal career in the chambers of Sunanda Bhandare, who later became a Delhi High Court judge. | |
| Later worked in the chambers of Y.K. Sabherwal, who became Chief Justice of India, and Virendra Jain, who became a Delhi High Court judge. | |
| Practised independently thereafter. | |
| Served as Legal Advisor to the Public Grievances Commission, Delhi Pollution Control Committee, National Agricultural Co-operative Marketing Federation of India, National Co-operative Development Corporation, and other organizations. | |
| Was a member of the Delhi High Court Legal Services Committee. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried | ||||
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Career
| Judge of Delhi High Court | 29 May 2006 – 6 January 2021 |
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| Chief Justice of Telangana High Court | 7 January 2021 – 30 August 2021 |
| Judge of Supreme Court of India | 31 August 2021 – 1 September 2024 |
| Additional Standing Counsel Civil, Government of Delhi | 2004 |
| Chairperson of Delhi State Legal Services Authority | 2020 |
| Chancellor of NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad | During tenure as Chief Justice of Telangana High Court |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Hima Kohli made history by becoming the first woman to hold the position of Chief Justice at the Telangana High Court. | |
| 2. Her parents originally came from pre-partition India. | |
| 3. Throughout her career, she has been a strong advocate for legal aid and has actively contributed to several committees. | |
| 4. During her Delhi High Court tenure, she authored notable judgments including inquiries into detention of bailed prisoners, protecting juvenile identities, and facilities for visually-challenged students. | |
| 5. In 2020, she headed a judicial committee monitoring Delhi Government's COVID-19 response and pushed for faster testing approvals. | |
| 6. During her Supreme Court tenure, she authored 40 judgments and sat on 208 benches, including cases on sexual minorities' marriage rights, NCT administrative powers, and celebrity endorsement liability. | |
| 7. As Chief Justice of Telangana High Court, she helped establish the International Arbitration and Conciliation Centre at Hyderabad. |