Justice Augustine George Masih

Official biography

Official biography source · Retrieved 1 Oct 2026. Reproduced from the Supreme Court of India; roles reflect the source when retrieved.

Born on March 12, 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 June 06, 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, Additional Advocate General in the office of Advocate General, Punjab. Sworn in as Additional Judge of Punjab & Haryana High Court on July 10, 2008 and became a Permanent Judge on January 14, 2011.

Elevated as Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court on May 30, 2023. Elevated as Judge of the Supreme Court and assumed charge on November 09, 2023.