Meet Justice Sanjay Kumar and his Notable Judicial decisions
- ByPravleen Kaur --
- 18 Jun 2025 --
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Justice P.V. Sanjay Kumar, born on August 14, 1963, in Hyderabad, is a sitting judge of the Supreme Court of India, appointed in February 2023 and set to retire in August 2028. He is the son of P. Ramachandra Reddy, a former Advocate General of Andhra Pradesh, and is known for his integrity, impartiality, and down-to-earth approach. Justice Kumar graduated in commerce from Nizam College, Hyderabad, and earned his law degree from Delhi University in 1988. He began his legal practice in Andhra Pradesh, serving as a government pleader before his elevation as a judge.
Justice Kumar’s judicial career spans several high courts. He served as a judge of the Andhra Pradesh High Court (later Telangana High Court) from 2008 to 2019, was transferred to the Punjab & Haryana High Court in 2019, and became Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court in 2021 before his elevation to the Supreme Court. His career is marked by significant contributions to constitutional, civil, and administrative law.
Landmark Judgments
1. Hijab Ban in Mumbai College (2024):
Justice Sanjay Kumar authored a significant order partly staying a hijab ban imposed by a Mumbai college, issuing notice to the institution and protecting the rights of students to wear the hijab pending further hearing. This decision reflects his commitment to upholding individual rights and religious freedoms.
2. Child Custody and Welfare:
Justice Kumar has delivered notable judgments emphasizing the welfare of the child as paramount in custody disputes. He has cautioned against using children as pawns in parental conflicts, highlighting the need for compassion and the child’s best interests in family law matters.
3. Administrative and Service Law:
Throughout his tenure in various high courts, Justice Kumar has authored several judgments on service matters, ensuring procedural fairness and upholding the rights of government employees and litigants.
4. Judicial Independence and Impartiality:
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 and public confidence in the judiciary.
Justice P.V. Sanjay Kumar’s jurisprudence is characterized by clarity, fairness, and a strong sense of justice. His landmark decisions, especially in the areas of individual rights, family law, and administrative justice, have contributed to the evolving landscape of Indian constitutional law. He remains a respected figure for his balanced approach and dedication to upholding the rule of law.
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