Augustine George Masih
Hon’ble Mr Justice Augustine George Masih was born on 12th March, 1963 at Ropar [Punjab]. After initial schooling in St. Mary’s Convent School, Kasauli (H.P.), completed school education from Saifuddin Tahir High School, Aligarh. Graduated in Science [Honours] and then LL.B. (Hons.) from Aligarh Muslim University at Aligarh. Enrolled as an Advocate on the rolls of Bar Council of Punjab & Haryana Bar Council on 6th June, 1987. Practiced on both Original and Appellate sides in the field of Constitution Law, Service Law, Labour Law, Civil Law, etc. Also appeared in the Supreme Court, High Courts of Punjab and Haryana, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, and various other Courts and Tribunals. Held the posts of Assistant Advocate General, Deputy Advocate General, and Additional Advocate General in the office of Advocate General, Punjab. Sworn in as Additional Judge of Punjab & Haryana High Court on 10th July, 2008 and became a Permanent Judge on 14th January, 2011.
Elevated as Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court on 30th May, 2023.
Elevated as Judge of the Supreme Court and assumed charge on 9th November 09, 2023.