Surinder Singh Nijjar

From Bharatpedia, an open encyclopedia
Information red.svg
Scan the QR code to donate via UPI
Dear reader, We need your support to keep the flame of knowledge burning bright! Our hosting server bill is due on June 1st, and without your help, Bharatpedia faces the risk of shutdown. We've come a long way together in exploring and celebrating our rich heritage. Now, let's unite to ensure Bharatpedia continues to be a beacon of knowledge for generations to come. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference. Together, let's preserve and share the essence of Bharat.

Thank you for being part of the Bharatpedia family!
Please scan the QR code on the right to donate.

0%

   

transparency: ₹0 raised out of ₹100,000 (0 supporter)



Justice
Surinder Singh Nijjar
Judge, Supreme Court of India
In office
17 November 2009 – 6 June 2014
Chief Justice, Calcutta High Court
In office
8 March 2007 – 16 November 2009
Personal details
Born(1949-06-07)7 June 1949
Bhar Singh Pura (Punjab, India)
Died26 March 2021(2021-03-26) (aged 71)
NationalityIndian
EducationLLB

Surinder Singh Nijjar (7 June 1949 – 26 March 2021) was a judge of the Supreme Court of India.[1] J. Nijjar was formerly the Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court. J. Nijjar was a known name in the field of arbitration law, having delivered many landmark judgments like BALCO, Enercon India v. Enercon Gmbh, Reliance Industries Ltd & Ors. v. Union of India, Swiss Timing Ltd. v. Organising Committee, Commonwealth Games, 2010.

Education[edit]

J. Nijjar obtained LLB Degree from the University of London in 1972.

Middle Temple[edit]

J. Nijjar was unanimously elected as Master Bencher, the Hon'ble Society of Middle Temple, London, UK in 2011. His lordship continued to hold this position. (https://www.middletemple.org.uk/bencher-persons-view?cid=38608)

References[edit]

  1. "Chief Justice of India & Sitting Hon'ble Judges Justice Surinder Singh Nijjar". Supreme Court of India portal.