Sharad Arvind Bobde

Sharad Arvind Bobde (born 24 April 1956) is an Indian judge. He was the 47th Chief Justice of India from 18 November 2019 to 23 April 2021.[2]


Sharad Arvind Bobde
Hon'ble Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde.jpg
47th Chief Justice of India
In office
18 November 2019 – 23 April 2021
Appointed byRam Nath Kovind
Preceded byRanjan Gogoi
Judge of Supreme Court of India
In office
12 April 2013 – 17 November 2019
Nominated byAltamas Kabir
Appointed byPranab Mukherjee
Chief Justice of Madhya Pradesh High Court
In office
16 October 2012 – 11 April 2013
Nominated byAltamas Kabir
Appointed byPranab Mukherjee
Preceded bySyed Rafat Alam
Succeeded byAjay Manikrao Khanwilkar
Judge of Bombay High Court
In office
29 March 2000 – 15 October 2012
Nominated byAdarsh Sein Anand
Appointed byKocheril Raman Narayanan
Personal details
Born (1956-04-24) 24 April 1956 (age 68)
Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
Spouse(s)Kamini Bobde
ChildrenShrinivas Bobde
Savitri Bobde
Rukmini Bobde
MotherMukta Arvind Bobde[1]
FatherArvind Shrinivas Bobde
Alma materNagpur University (BA, LLB)
Websitewww.sci.gov.in

He is a former Chief Justice of Madhya Pradesh High Court.[3]

References

  1. President clears Justice Bobde's elevation to the post of CJI. Times of India. https://www.timesofindia.com/city/nagpur/prez-clears-justice-bobdes-elevation-to-the-post-of-cji/articleshow/71797614.cms. Retrieved 29 October 2019. 
  2. Two judges sworn in Supreme Court, strength raised to 30. Zee News Portal. 12 April 2013. http://zeenews.india.com/news/nation/two-judges-sworn-in-supreme-court-strength-raised-to-30_841611.html. 
  3. "Chief Justice of India & Sitting Hon'ble Judges Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde". Supreme Court of India portal.