Justice SN Shukla was a former judge of the Supreme Court of India. He was born on February 13, 1957, in Uttar Pradesh, India. After completing his law degree, he practiced law for several years before being appointed as a judge in the Allahabad High Court in 2005. In 2018, he was elevated to the Supreme Court of India, where he served until his retirement in 2022.
During his tenure as a judge, Justice SN Shukla was known for his sharp legal acumen and his commitment to upholding the rule of law. He presided over several high-profile cases and delivered several landmark judgments on issues ranging from civil rights to environmental protection. He was also a strong advocate for judicial reform and was actively involved in efforts to modernize the Indian legal system.
Justice SN Shukla passed away on February 25, 2022, at the age of 65. He was widely respected and admired by his colleagues and the legal community for his integrity, wisdom, and dedication to justice.
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| Real Name | Shri Narayan Shukla |
| Profession | Indian Judicial Service (Justice) |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Salt & Pepper |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 18 July 1958 |
| Age (as in 2017) | 59 Years |
| Birth Place | Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Cancer |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| School | Not Known |
| College/University | Allahabad University |
| Educational Qualification | Graduated in Arts from the University of Allahabad in 1978 Graduated in Law from the University of Allahabad in 1983 |
| Family | Not Known |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Brahmin |
| Address | 2C/140, Vrindavan, Rae Bareli Road, Lucknow |
| Hobbies | Reading, Travelling |
| Controversies | • He has been indicted for allegedly going beyond categorical restraint orders passed by a CJI-led bench in 2016 to permit private colleges to admit students for the 2017-18 academic year. • In January 2018, in connection with the medical admission scam which rocked the judiciary, a three-judge in-house panel (comprising Madras high court Chief Justice Indira Banerjee, Sikkim high court Chief Justice SK Agnihotri and Madhya Pradesh high court judge PK Jaiswal) recommended his removal as Allahabad High Court judge after finding serious allegations against him. As per the panel’s report, Justice Shukla had “disgraced the values of judicial life, acted in a manner unbecoming of a judge”, and lowered the “majesty, dignity and credibility of his office.” |
| Girls, Affairs, and More | |
| Marital Status | Not Known |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
| Wife/Spouse | Not Known |
| Children | Not Known |
| Money Factor | |
| Salary (as a High Court Judge) | ₹80,000 + Other Allowances |
| Net Worth | Not Known |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Justice Shri Narayan Shukla
- Does Shri Narayan Shukla smoke?: Not Known
- Does Shri Narayan Shukla drink alcohol?: Not Known
- On 29 July 1983, he enrolled as an advocate.
- Mr. Shukla practiced on the Civil side.
- Since 1997, he has worked as Standing Counsel for several corporations, cooperative societies, and Indian Railways.
- Mr. Shukla has also worked as Additional Chief Standing Counsel of U.P. at Lucknow Bench of Allahabad High Court.
- On 5 October 2005, he was elevated to Additional Judge.
- On 10 August 2007, he took oath as permanent Judge.
- His name appeared in connection with the medical admission scam which rocked the judiciary and in January 2018, a three-judge in-house panel recommended his removal as Allahabad High Court judge after finding serious allegations against him.
- The Chief Justice of India, Dipak Misra accepted the recommendation of the panel and asked Justice Shukla to either resign or opt for voluntary retirement. However, Justice Shukla turned down the suggestion and refuted all charges. Thereafter, the CJI advised the High Court chief justice to withdraw all judicial work from Justice Shukla.
- Under Article 217 of the Constitution, an HC judge can be removed by an order of the President passed after both Houses of Parliament vote for the removal on grounds of proven “misbehavior” and “incapacity”. This vote must be by a two-thirds majority.