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 |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Sudhanshu Dhulia
Former Supreme Court judge Sudhanshu Dhulia said, in his personal opinion, that Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam should have been granted bail much earlier in the Delhi riots larger conspiracy case. He made the remarks while delivering the third Sir Syed Lecture on justice under the Indian Constitution. He also spoke about the prolonged detention of undertrial prisoners.
The Supreme Court of India appointed Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia, a former Supreme Court judge, as a mediator in a long-running property dispute between siblings that dated back to 2014. The court directed the parties to try to reach an equitable settlement, with fees to be fixed in consultation with them. Status quo on the property was maintained in the meantime.
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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. |
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