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Justice B. Sudershan Reddy: A Pillar of Indian Judiciary and Governance
Justice B. Sudershan Reddy, born on July 8, 1946, in Akula Mylaram village of Kandukur block in Ranga Reddy district of Telangana, has had an illustrious career in law spanning over five decades.
Born into a humble family, Justice Reddy graduated in law from Osmania University in Hyderabad in 1971. He began his professional journey as an advocate, before serving in key roles such as Government Pleader and Additional Standing Counsel. In 1995, he was appointed a permanent judge of the Andhra Pradesh High Court.
In 2005, Justice Reddy was elevated to the position of Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court. His tenure there was marked by his commitment to civil liberties, social justice, and constitutional values. He was then appointed to the Supreme Court of India in 2007, where he served until his retirement in 2011.
During his tenure at the Supreme Court, Justice Reddy made a significant impact with his judgments. One of his most notable rulings was in the Salwa Judum case, where the Court struck down the practice of recruiting tribal youth as Special Police Officers to counter Maoist insurgency, ruling it unconstitutional. This judgment was pivotal in protecting constitutional rights and tribal welfare.
Post-retirement, Justice Reddy served as the first Lokayukta (anti-corruption ombudsman) of Goa, furthering public service and transparency efforts. However, he resigned from the post in October 2013 due to personal reasons.
In 2025, Justice Reddy was named as the vice presidential candidate by the INDIA bloc of Opposition parties, led by the Congress, which is the largest constituent by MPs. This nomination underscores his influence on Indian judiciary and governance, particularly in upholding tribal rights and fighting corruption.
Justice Reddy is an expert on the Constitution and has written a book on the Preamble. He admires both BR Ambedkar and Jawaharlal Nehru, and his career is a testament to his commitment to the rule of law and upholding constitutional values in the Indian democratic framework.
Timeline of Justice B. Sudershan Reddy's Career
- Born on July 8, 1946, in Akula Mylaram village of Kandukur block in Ranga Reddy district of Telangana.
- Graduated in law from Osmania University in Hyderabad in 1971.
- Served as an advocate.
- Appointed Government Pleader in the high court from August 8, 1988, to January 8, 1990, arguing cases pertaining to the revenue department.
- Elevated as the additional judge of the high court on May 2, 1995.
- Served as the president of Andhra Pradesh high court advocates' association in 1993-94.
- Appointed Chief Justice for Gauhati high court on December 5, 2005.
- Elevated to the Supreme Court of India on January 12, 2007.
- Retired from the Supreme Court on July 8, 2011.
- Appointed as the first Lokayukta of Goa in March 2013.
- Resigned from the post of Lokayukta on personal grounds in October 2013.
- In 2011, the Supreme Court ordered the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government to set up a special investigation team regarding black money allegations.
- Raised his voice in support of the bifurcation of the combined Andhra Pradesh high court.
References: [1] The Hindu [2] The Indian Express [3] The Wire [4] Live Law [5] The New Indian Express
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