Justice Joymalya Bagchi Joins Supreme Court Bench

Justice Joymalya Bagchi was inducted into the Supreme Court Bench on 17 March 2025. Born on 3 October 1966 and educated at Calcutta Boys' School, Bagchi graduated with an LL.B from Calcutta University in 1991, securing first position in all examinations.

Bagchi enrolled as an advocate with the West Bengal Bar Association in November 1991 and practised from Calcutta High Court, specialising in constitutional, civil and criminal law. During his advocacy career, he handled significant cases including death sentence and clemency matters, and successfully argued against West Bengal's ban on Taslima Nasreen's book 'Dwikhondito' before a Special Bench of Calcutta High Court.

Known for championing human and civil liberties, Bagchi actively engaged in public interest litigation, represented human rights organisations, and advocated for environmental protection. He was empanelled as an advocate for the Union of India and the State of West Bengal.