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Justice PV Sanjay Kumar

Career

• Justice P V Sanjay Kumar was born on 14th August 1963. He graduated from Nizam College, Hyderabad and later earned his law degree from Delhi University in 1988.
• Justice P V Sanjay Kumar began his career in the High Court of Andhra Pradesh, working in his father's office, P. Ramachandar Reddy.
• He later practiced independently, representing various reputable organizations, including the Indian Oil Corporation Limited.
• From 2000 to 2003, he served as a Government pleader.
• He was appointed as an Additional Judge in Andhra Pradesh, serving until 19th January 2010.
• He then became a Permanent Judge from 20th January 2010 to 13th September 2019.
• Justice Kumar was transferred to the High Court of Punjab and Haryana on 14th January 2019.
• He then served as the Chief Justice of Manipur High Court from 14th February 2021.
• Justice P V Sanjay Kumar was appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India on 4th February 2023 and assumed office on 6th February 2023.

Notable Judgments

• Rahul Gandhi v. Purnesh Ishwarbhai Modi (2023): Justice P V Sanjay Kumar was part of a three-judge bench that stayed Rahul Gandhi's conviction in a defamation case, emphasizing the broader implications for public representation.
• Food Corporation of India Executive Staff Union v. Food Corporation of India (2023): The court ruled that the retrenchment of 21 casual workers was unjustified, allowing their appeal against the Food Corporation's actions.
• Siby Thomas v. Somany Ceramics Ltd. (2023): The judgment clarified that only individuals in charge of a company's operations can be held liable for dishonoured cheques under the Negotiable Instruments Act.
• Sachin Garg v. State of U.P. (2024): The court ruled that magistrates must ensure there are sufficient grounds before issuing summons, and the reasoning should be clear and not vague.
• Shaik Farid v. Government of A.P. (2012): The court determined that the terms of Wakf Board members do not end with the expiry of their terms in Parliament or State Assemblies.
• Anju Bala v. State of Punjab (2021): The court allowed a woman to terminate her pregnancy due to severe congenital malformations, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.