Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu of the Punjab and Haryana High Court has passed away at the age of 59. He had been a judge since 2017 and was scheduled to retire in 2029.
Passing of Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu
Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu of the Punjab and Haryana High Court passed away on June 28, 2026, at the age of 59. The judge succumbed to health issues at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram around 3 AM. Justice Sindhu had been a respected figure in the judiciary and was due to retire in April 2029.
Justice Sindhu was appointed to the Punjab and Haryana High Court in July 2017, after a distinguished career of 25 years in legal practice. His contributions to the judiciary were significant, and he was the third senior-most judge at the time of his death. His passing is a loss for the legal community and the judiciary at large.
Legal practitioners will remember Justice Sindhu for his commitment and contributions to justice in the region. This unfortunate event underscores the importance of recognizing and honoring the contributions of judges throughout their careers.
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