Born on November 9, 1957.  Enrolled as an Advocate in June, 1983. Practised in the High Court of Bombay till December, 1985.  Shifted his practice to Delhi in January, 1986.    Designated as Senior Advocate by the Supreme Court in April, 2004.   Appeared as Amicus Curiae in many matters.  Appointed Special Public Prosecutor for CBI to conduct trial in all 2G matters under the orders of the Supreme Court.  Member of Supreme Court of India Legal Services Committee for two terms.  Appointed Judge of the Supreme Court of India on August 13, 2014.   Elevated as the Chief Justice of India w.e.f. 27.08.2022. Due to retire on November 8, 2022.