Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde, originating from Nagpur, Maharashtra, served as the 47th Chief Justice of India, leaving an indelible mark during his noteworthy three-year tenure. Renowned for his pivotal role in landmark judgments ranging from AADHAR to religious and environmental matters, Justice Bobde has illuminated the legal landscape with his profound wisdom and experience spanning over four decades.

Justice Bobde’s notable judgments include the Ayodhya Title Dispute, where he was part of the bench that awarded the disputed land to Shri Ram Virajman, and the Justice K. S. Puttaswamy v Union of India case, recognizing the right to privacy as a fundamental right. His tenure also saw significant rulings on the Electoral Bonds Scheme, Rohingya refugees’ rights, and the illegality of electoral appeals based on religion, race, caste, community, or language.

Justice Bobde completed his L.L.B. from Dr. Ambedkar Law College, Nagpur University. He began his judicial career as an Additional Judge to the Bombay High Court, later serving as Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, and finally, as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India.

We are honoured to have Former Chief Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde as a distinguished advisory board member.