Hima Kohli is an Indian lawyer who was elevated to the position of Judge of the Supreme Court of India on 26 August 2021. She is also known for being the first woman Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court.
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Hima Kohli was born on Wednesday, 2 September 1959 (age 62 years; as in 2021) in New Delhi, India. Her zodiac sign is Virgo. She studied at St. Thomas Girls Senior Secondary School, Mandir Marg, New Delhi. Hima was a dedicated student since childhood, always topping her classes. While studying in school, she was chosen as the head girl in her final year. Following the footsteps of her maternal grandparents, Hima studied BA (Hons) in History from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi. Subsequently, he earned a master’s degree in History from Delhi University. During her postgraduate days at Delhi University, as a member of the College History Society, she used to go on educational trips to historical sites like Aurangabad, Bhubaneswar and Konark. After completing post-graduation, her father suggested her the job of a professor as an ideal option, but after realizing that Hima’s batchmates were preparing for the Civil Services Examination, he asked Hima to appear for the entrance examination. Encouraged to sit. Soon after, he gained admission to the Faculty of Law, University of Delhi, where he pursued Bachelor of Laws. Primarily, he enrolled himself in LLB, believing that a library card would be useful for preparing for the Civil Services Examination. But, Hima’s mother, a habitual reader of detective novels and court dramas, supported Hima’s decision to pursue a career in the field of law.
Family
Hima’s father belonged to a business class family from Jalandhar, Punjab. Meanwhile, Hima’s mother was from Gujranwala, British India (now in Pakistan). Hima’s maternal family were academics, specializing in history. His maternal grandparents (great-grandfather, grandfather and grandfather’s siblings) included postgraduates who worked as professors at Punjab University. Hailing from pre-Partition India, Hima’s parents experienced the trauma of Partition as a teenager. Leaving their hearth and home, his parents moved to the country’s capital Delhi to start their life afresh. Continuing the family tradition, Hima’s father set up his own business in Delhi in the 50s, which flourished over time. Hima’s mother was an alumnus of Indraprastha Women’s College, Delhi. Hima’s mother decided to become a housewife after their marriage to provide for the needs of her daughters Hima and Neelu. In her farewell speech in Delhi High Court, Hima shared her childhood memories and said,
Our parenting duties were divided neatly between my parents. My mother focused on our studies and all school-related activities and my father organized fun-time activities… Under the strict supervision of my mother, the entire week was dedicated to school and homework. But Sunday was a fun-filled family day, starting with breakfast and ending with dinner.”
Hima’s sister Neelu lived a sheltered life. In contrast, when Hima was born, her parents realized that they needed to train their daughters to be independent. In her speech Hima said,
While my sister was dropped and picked up by car on several occasions during her school days and even in college, for me, the car was taken back in high school and I was asked to travel in the school bus, which I did. taken as a difficulty. ,
Protecting their elder daughter, Hima’s parents enrolled Neelu in an all-girls college, Miranda House, Delhi. Meanwhile, Hima got admission in St. Stephen’s College, a co-educational college in Delhi. Hima’s father died when she was working as an independent practicing lawyer. After his death, Neelu took over the running business for the windup process.
livelihood
In 1984, Hima Kohli enrolled as an advocate with the Delhi Bar Council. She started her career as a lawyer after joining the chambers of advocate Sunanda Bhandare, who later rose to the rank of judge. He served as standing counsel and legal advisor to the New Delhi Municipal Council in the Delhi High Court in 1999–2004. In December 2004, he served as Additional Standing Counsel (Civil) for the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi in the Delhi High Court. He has represented the Government of Delhi in various major PILs. Along the way, she developed her reputation as a lawyer in private practice. She was also the legal advisor to the Public Grievances Commission, Delhi Pollution Control Committee, National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India, National Cooperative Development Corporation and other private organizations and banks. Additionally, she is a former member of the Delhi High Court Legal Services Committee, a statutory body constituted under the Legal Services Authorities Act. When Hima was suffering from the tragic death of her father, the elevation of her senior as a judge left Hima with no chamber from where she could work in the High Court. As a result, she set up a small office in the trunk of her car, where she kept her files and documents, meanwhile she met clients in the office of Mr SP Gupta, who allowed Hema to work from his chambers. On 11 August 2017, she became a member of the General Council of the West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata. She joined the editorial committee of ‘Nyaya Deep’, the official magazine published by the National Legal Services Authority, on 7 May 2019. On 26 March 2020, he chaired the high-powered committee set up by the government. of NCT of Delhi. The committee was set up in view of the COVID-19 pandemic when the Supreme Court of India passed an order in March 2020 to decongest prisons in all states/UTs. In May 2020, she became the acting chairperson of Delhi State Legal Services. rights. He held the post of Chairman in Delhi Judicial Academy, Delhi High Court Middle Income Group Legal Aid Society, Delhi High Court Building and Maintenance Committee, Mediation and Conciliation Committee and Family Court Committee. She was a member of the Governing Council of the National Law University.
Judge of Delhi High Court
On 29 May 2006, he was appointed as an additional judge in the Delhi High Court. He was nominated by Yogesh Kumar Sabharwal and appointed by APJ Abdul Kalam. On 29 August 2007, he was appointed as a permanent judge of the Delhi High Court. He served as a judge of the Delhi High Court until 6 January 2021.
Chief Justice of Telangana High Court
On 7 January 2021, she became the first woman to be appointed Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court. For this post, he was nominated by Sharad Arvind Bobde and appointed by Ram Nath Kovind. He served as the Chief Justice of Telangana High Court until 30 August 2021.
Justice Hima Kohli at the swearing-in ceremony of the CJ of Telangana HC held at Raj Bhavan in Hyderabad, Telangana.
Judge of the Supreme Court of India
In August 2021, a major decision was taken by the collegium headed by CJI NV Ramana, which recommended the names of three women, including Justice Hima Kohli, for appointment as judges of the Supreme Court of India. On 31 August 2021, Justice Hima Kohli took the oath of office in the Supreme Court of India along with eight other judges. He was nominated for the post by NV Ramanna and appointed by Ram Nath Kovind. For the first time in Indian history, nine new judges of the Supreme Court took oath together.
Justice Hima Kohli taking oath during the swearing-in ceremony at the Supreme Court in New Delhi.
With the administration of the oath of office to three women, Justice BV Nagarathna, Justice Bela M Trivedi, and Justice Hima Kohli, the apex court got four sitting women judges, beating the previous high of three sitting women judges.
Justice Bela M Trivedi, Justice Hima Kohli, CJI NV Ramana, Justice Indira Banerjee and Justice BV Nagarathna during the swearing-in ceremony of nine SC judges in New Delhi.
notable decisions
- Manoj Kumar vs. Union of India and Ors. (2016): A division bench of Justice Hima Kohli directed the Reserve Police Force (RPF) to re-employ a constable who was removed from the RPF on the grounds that he had filed a complaint against himself when he was 12 years old. The pendency of the registered criminal case was not disclosed. years old. The court directed the RPF to reinstate him with all consequential benefits except back pay within 12 weeks. The Delhi High Court also held that the identity of a juvenile should be kept hidden at any stage of life; Because otherwise the purpose of the Juvenile Justice Act will be defeated.
- Sanjay Singh vs. State of Delhi (Government of NCT) (2020): In the Delhi High Court, a bench of Justices Hima Kohli and Subramaniam Prasad directed the Director General of Prisons to conduct an investigation regarding the illegal detention of a person. Tihar jail for 10 days despite favorable bail order. After questioning, Tihar jail authorities apologized before the court. Subsequently, the authorities appointed 14 law officers on contract basis to provide legal assistance to the jail authorities.
- Manisha Priyadarshini v. Sri Aurobindo College – Evening and Others (2020): The Delhi High Court rejected the Delhi University’s right to terminate the employment of Priyadarshini, an ad-hoc college professor who had taken maternity leave during her tenure. Contract. Justice Hima Kohli and Justice Asha Menon said the dismissal was tantamount to punishing a woman for choosing motherhood while on the job. The bench referred to Article 21 of the Constitution, which protects her reproductive rights as a woman.
- National Federation of the Blind vs Union of India and Others: In August 2020, a bench of Justice Hima Kohli, hearing through video conference, said that Delhi University should provide scribes to visually impaired students at Common Service Centers (CSCs) . For Online Open Book Examination (OBE) for final year undergraduate courses.
Salary
Rs 2.50 lakh per month
property/property
- A flat in Co-operative Group Housing Society, Mayur Vihar, New Delhi, measuring 1770.30 sq. ft. (Purchased/allotted in 1990)
- Undivided share in residential plot situated at Sushant Lok, Gurgaon, measuring 262.63 sq. yards (purchased jointly with sister in 2004)
Facts/General Knowledge
- Apart from being a judge, she is an active promoter of environmental awareness, and she also highlights the role of the judiciary in ecological conservation.
- He also highlighted the role of family courts in resolving family disputes.
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