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Justice Sheel Nagu’s elevation to the Supreme Court on 2 June 2026 marks a significant milestone in an illustrious legal and judicial journey spanning nearly four decades.

Justice Sheel Nagu is a distinguished jurist whose judicial career reflects decades of dedicated service to the legal profession and the administration of justice.

Echoes of Justice: The Formative Years of Justice Sheel Nagu

Justice Sheel Nagu was born on 1 January 1965. He obtained a Bachelor of Commerce degree and later pursued a Bachelor of Laws degree before enrolling as an advocate on 5 October 1987.1 As an advocate, he developed a diverse practice spanning civil, constitutional, service, labour and criminal matters, primarily practicing before the Madhya Pradesh High Court at Jabalpur.2

From Advocacy to Judgeship

Justice Sheel Nagu was appointed as an Additional Judge of the Madhya Pradesh High Court on 27 May 2011 and became a Permanent Judge on 23 May 2013. On 25 May 2024, he was appointed as the Acting Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court.

He was subsequently sworn in as the 66thChief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court on 9 July 2024.

•Did You Know? Justice Sheel Nagu during his 12 years tenure as a Judge at Madhya Pradesh High Court, he authored more than 499 reported judgments.3

In recognition of his distinguished judicial service and vast experience on the Bench,, Justice Nagu was recommended for elevation to the Supreme Court in May 2026. He took oath as a Supreme Court judge on 2 June 2026, and is expected to serve until 31 December 2029.4

•Did You Know? Justice Nagu was also a member of the three-judge committee constituted by the then CJI Sanjiv Khanna to inquire into allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma. 5

Notable Judgments of Justice Sheel Nagu

Throughout his judicial career, Justice Nagu had delivered numerous noteworthy judgments addressing important questions of law and public significance. His approach to adjudication has consistently reflected a balanced interpretation of legal principles, coupled with a keen sensitivity to constitutional mandates and the interests of justice.

Know Thy Newly Appointed Supreme Court Judge, Justice Sheel Nagu