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{{short description|Judge of Supreme Court of India}} | |||
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=== Early life and education === | === Early life and education === | ||
A native of Srinagar, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul was born on 26 December 1958. Kaul hails from the family of the [[Dattatreya]] Kauls of Srinagar. His great-great-grandfather, Raja Suraj Kishan Kaul, was the Revenue minister in the Regency council of the princely state of [[Jammu and Kashmir (princely state)|Jammu and Kashmir]]. His great-grandfather, Sir Daya Kishan Kaul, was a statesman and diplomat who served as the finance minister of [[Jammu and Kashmir (princely state)|Jammu & Kashmir state]]. His grandfather, Raja Upinder Kishen Kaul, had a distinguished career in public service. Justice Kaul's brother, Neeraj Kishan Kaul, was also a judge of the Delhi High court, having been appointed in the summer of 2009.<ref>{{cite news |title=CJ has Illustrious lineage to his credit |url=http://m.newindianexpress.com/tamil-nadu/344006 |publisher=www.indianexpress.com |date=31 July 2014 |accessdate=15 Aug 2014}}</ref> | A native of Srinagar, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul was born on 26 December 1958 to a [[Kashmiri Hindu]] [[Kashmiri Pandit|Brahmin]] family. Kaul hails from the family of the [[Dattatreya]] Kauls of Srinagar. His great-great-grandfather, Raja Suraj Kishan Kaul, was the Revenue minister in the Regency council of the princely state of [[Jammu and Kashmir (princely state)|Jammu and Kashmir]]. His great-grandfather, Sir Daya Kishan Kaul, was a statesman and diplomat who served as the finance minister of [[Jammu and Kashmir (princely state)|Jammu & Kashmir state]]. His grandfather, Raja Upinder Kishen Kaul, had a distinguished career in public service. Justice Kaul's brother, Neeraj Kishan Kaul, was also a judge of the Delhi High court, having been appointed in the summer of 2009.<ref>{{cite news |title=CJ has Illustrious lineage to his credit |url=http://m.newindianexpress.com/tamil-nadu/344006 |publisher=www.indianexpress.com |date=31 July 2014 |accessdate=15 Aug 2014}}</ref> | ||
After schooling in Modern School, New Delhi, Sanjay Kishan Kaul graduated in | After schooling in Modern School, New Delhi, Sanjay Kishan Kaul graduated in economics (Hons.) from [[Delhi University]], studying in [[St. Stephen's College, Delhi]]. He then took a degree in law, studying at the [[Faculty of Law, University of Delhi]], taking the LLB in 1982.<ref name=samachaar>{{cite news|title=Justice Sanjay Kishen Kaul to be new chief Justice of Madras high court|url=http://www.samachar.com/justice-sanjay-kishan-kaul-to-be-new-chief-justice-of-madras-high-court-ofygMogdiae.html|publisher=www.samachaar.com|date=24 May 2014|accessdate=15 August 2014|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140819083005/http://www.samachar.com/justice-sanjay-kishan-kaul-to-be-new-chief-justice-of-madras-high-court-ofygMogdiae.html|archivedate=19 August 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Sanjay Kishen Kaul is Punjab & Haryana HC Chief Justice| url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2013/20130601/main5.htm |publisher=www.tribuneindia.com |location=Chandigarh |date=31 May 2014 |accessdate=15 August 2014}}</ref> | ||
=== Interests and associations === | === Interests and associations === | ||
Justice Kaul is a member of various prestigious institutions like Indian International center, India Law Institute, India Habitat Center, Roshanara club amongst others. Theatre, music, | Justice Kaul is a member of various prestigious institutions like Indian International center, India Law Institute, India Habitat Center, Roshanara club amongst others. Theatre, music, golf & reading, including subjects unrelated to law are amongst his other areas of interest.<ref name = samachaar/> | ||
== Career == | == Career == | ||
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=== As a chancellor === | === As a chancellor === | ||
The chancellor of TNDALU is the Chief Justice of Madras high court. | The chancellor of TNDALU is the Chief Justice of Madras high court. Hence he is currently serving also as the chancellor of TNDALU and he has also visited the college and addressed the students.<sup>[8]</sup> | ||
== Notable judgments == | == Notable judgments == | ||
In the year 2017, on 24 August, Justice Kaul along with eight brother judges ruled in favour of Privacy being a Fundamental Right, which is a watershed moment in the history of Constitutional Jurisprudence of India. | In the year 2017, on 24 August, Justice Kaul along with eight brother judges ruled in favour of Privacy being a Fundamental Right, which is a watershed moment in the history of Constitutional Jurisprudence of India. | ||
* 2008 Judgement as Delhi HC Judge, where Kaul dismissed the charges levied against M F | * 2008 Judgement as Delhi HC Judge, where Kaul dismissed the charges levied against M F Husain for his painting of a lady later termed as 'Bharat Mata', accusing him of obscenity. Upholding free speech and expression, Justice Kaul expressed agreement with Husain's contention that there was no deliberate intention on his part to hurt anybody's religious feeling as the figure actually represented an "anthropomorphic depiction of a nation" in the form of a distressed woman.<ref>{{cite news |title=M F Husain A casualty of his one painting |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/M-F-Husain-A-casualty-of-his-one-painting/articleshow/8795317.cms |publisher=Times of India, Manoj Mitta |location=New Delhi |date=10 June 2011 |accessdate=15 August 2014}}</ref> Justice Kaul in his conclusion mentions, <blockquote>''Pluralism is the soul of democracy. There should be freedom for the thought we hate. Freedom of speech has no meaning if there is no freedom after speech. The reality of democracy is to be measured by the extent of freedom and accommodation it extends.''<ref>{{cite news |title=Chaste art is not art says Judge |url=http://www.rediff.com/news/report/mfhusain-court-ruling-chaste-art-is-not-art-says-judge/20110609.htm |publisher=Rediff.com |date= 9 June 2011 |accessdate=15 August 2014}}</ref></blockquote> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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Latest revision as of 04:08, 29 April 2022
Hon'ble Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul | |
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| Judge of Supreme Court of India | |
| Assumed office 16 February 2017 | |
| Nominated by | Jagdish Singh Khehar |
| Appointed by | Pranab Mukherjee |
| Chief Justice of Madras High Court | |
| In office 26 July 2014 – 15 February 2017 | |
| Nominated by | Rajendra Mal Lodha |
| Appointed by | Pranab Mukherjee |
| Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court | |
| In office 1 June 2013 – 25 July 2014 | |
| Nominated by | Altamas Kabir |
| Appointed by | Pranab Mukherjee |
| Judge of Delhi High Court | |
| In office 3 May 2001 – 31 May 2013 Acting CJ-23 September 2012-25 September 2012 | |
| Nominated by | Adarsh Sein Anand |
| Appointed by | Kocheril Raman Narayanan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 December 1958 |
| Alma mater | Faculty of Law, University of Delhi |
Sanjay Kishan Kaul is a Judge of Supreme Court of India. He is former Chief Justice of Madras High Court and Punjab and Haryana High Court and former Judge of Delhi High Court. He has also served as Acting Chief Justice of Delhi High Court.[1]
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
A native of Srinagar, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul was born on 26 December 1958 to a Kashmiri Hindu Brahmin family. Kaul hails from the family of the Dattatreya Kauls of Srinagar. His great-great-grandfather, Raja Suraj Kishan Kaul, was the Revenue minister in the Regency council of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir. His great-grandfather, Sir Daya Kishan Kaul, was a statesman and diplomat who served as the finance minister of Jammu & Kashmir state. His grandfather, Raja Upinder Kishen Kaul, had a distinguished career in public service. Justice Kaul's brother, Neeraj Kishan Kaul, was also a judge of the Delhi High court, having been appointed in the summer of 2009.[2]
After schooling in Modern School, New Delhi, Sanjay Kishan Kaul graduated in economics (Hons.) from Delhi University, studying in St. Stephen's College, Delhi. He then took a degree in law, studying at the Faculty of Law, University of Delhi, taking the LLB in 1982.[3][4]
Interests and associations[edit | edit source]
Justice Kaul is a member of various prestigious institutions like Indian International center, India Law Institute, India Habitat Center, Roshanara club amongst others. Theatre, music, golf & reading, including subjects unrelated to law are amongst his other areas of interest.[3]
Career[edit | edit source]
As a lawyer[edit | edit source]
During his 19-year career, he handled mainly commercial, civil & writ matters in Delhi high court & Supreme court of India.[3]
As a judge[edit | edit source]
Justice Kaul was appointed additional judge of Delhi high court on 3 May 2001, and was made a permanent judge in 2003. He was also the acting chief justice of Delhi high court in September 2012.[3] He became Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court in June 2013.[5]
As a chancellor[edit | edit source]
The chancellor of TNDALU is the Chief Justice of Madras high court. Hence he is currently serving also as the chancellor of TNDALU and he has also visited the college and addressed the students.[8]
Notable judgments[edit | edit source]
In the year 2017, on 24 August, Justice Kaul along with eight brother judges ruled in favour of Privacy being a Fundamental Right, which is a watershed moment in the history of Constitutional Jurisprudence of India.
- 2008 Judgement as Delhi HC Judge, where Kaul dismissed the charges levied against M F Husain for his painting of a lady later termed as 'Bharat Mata', accusing him of obscenity. Upholding free speech and expression, Justice Kaul expressed agreement with Husain's contention that there was no deliberate intention on his part to hurt anybody's religious feeling as the figure actually represented an "anthropomorphic depiction of a nation" in the form of a distressed woman.[6] Justice Kaul in his conclusion mentions,
Pluralism is the soul of democracy. There should be freedom for the thought we hate. Freedom of speech has no meaning if there is no freedom after speech. The reality of democracy is to be measured by the extent of freedom and accommodation it extends.[7]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Sanjay Kishan Kaul sworn-in as Chief Justice of Madras HC". The Hindu. 26 July 2014. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
- ↑ "CJ has Illustrious lineage to his credit". www.indianexpress.com. 31 July 2014. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "Justice Sanjay Kishen Kaul to be new chief Justice of Madras high court". www.samachaar.com. 24 May 2014. Archived from the original on 19 August 2014. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
- ↑ "Sanjay Kishen Kaul is Punjab & Haryana HC Chief Justice". Chandigarh: www.tribuneindia.com. 31 May 2014. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
- ↑ "Hon'ble Judges". Punjab and Haryana High Court. Retrieved 11 March 2014.
- ↑ "M F Husain A casualty of his one painting". New Delhi: Times of India, Manoj Mitta. 10 June 2011. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
- ↑ "Chaste art is not art says Judge". Rediff.com. 9 June 2011. Retrieved 15 August 2014.