Augustine George Masih
Justice Augustine George Masih serves as a judge at the Supreme Court of India, where he plays a vital role in adjudicating significant legal issues. He was part of the bench that raised concerns about the effects of freebie schemes on citizens' willingness to work, highlighting the balance between social welfare and personal responsibility in the context of urban homelessness.
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Justice Augustine George Masih attended the programme with CJI Surya Kant.
CJI Surya Kant bats for tech-enabled jail reforms, UK-style monitoring | India News
India· 2025-12-07
Justice Augustine George Masih was part of the bench that emphasized compassion in their ruling on the POCSO case.
'Love, not lust': Supreme Court lets off Pocso convict; law must yield to the cause of justice, says apex court | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-01
Justice Augustine George Masih was part of the bench that ruled on the Waqf (Amendment) Act.
SC on Waqf Act: What top court stayed, what’s in force — All you need to know | India NewsIndia· 2025-09-15
A bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Augustine George Masih is scheduled to hear his petition on Monday.
Judge Varma hides identity, is ‘XXX’ in his SC petition | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-28
Justice Augustine George Masih emphasised that the exam must be held in one shift.
NEET PG 2025 exam date postponed to August 3, to be held in a single shiftIndia· 2025-06-06
Justice Augustine George Masih was part of the Supreme Court bench that agreed to hear the petition.
Banke Bihari temple panel opposes corridor clearance, SC to hear plea | Agra NewsIndia· 2025-05-24
Justice Augustine George Masih was part of the bench that acquitted two life convicts in a 1981 murder case.
Describing any court as ‘lower courts’ undermines constitutional ethos, says Supreme Court | India NewsIndia· 2025-05-23
Justice Augustine George Masih remarked that we are all striving to go to heaven.
'Like moksha in Hinduism': CJI on Kapil Sibal's 'waqf dedication to God' argument | India NewsIndia· 2025-05-22
A bench comprising Chief Justice BR Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih is hearing the case.
Waqf not a fundamental right or essential part of Islam, Centre tells Supreme Court | India NewsIndia· 2025-05-21Justice Augustine George Masih was part of the bench hearing the case.
SC to petitioners challenging waqf law: Need 'strong and glaring' case for interim relief | India NewsIndia· 2025-05-20
Justice Augustine George Masih was part of the bench that ruled in favor of Iskcon Bangalore.
SC gives Iskcon-Bengaluru control over temple in city, junks HC order favouring Iskcon-MumbaiIndia· 2025-05-16
Justice Augustine George Masih was part of the division bench that issued a notice to the Centre regarding restrictions on streaming sexually explicit content.
'Not our domain, you do something': SC notice to Centre on plea to ban obscene content on OTTIndia· 2025-04-28
Justice Augustine George Masih was heading the bench alongside Justice B R Gavai.
'As it is, we are alleged of encroaching upon parliamentary & executive functions': SC amid remarks on judiciary | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-21
Justice Augustine George Masih is part of the bench slated to hear the matter regarding the controversial ruling.
SC takes suo motu cognisance of controversial Allahabad HC's 'grabbing breasts not rape attempt' order | India NewsIndia· 2025-03-25
Justice Augustine George Masih quashed a detention order passed by the home department of Nagaland government.
Preventive detention draconian, authorities must apply mind: Supreme Court | India NewsIndia· 2025-03-06
Justice Augustine George Masih is part of the bench that issued notices regarding the disqualification pleas of BRS MLAs.
SC notice to Telangana over 'delay' in deciding disqualification pleas of BRS MLAs | India NewsIndia· 2025-03-04
Justice Augustine George Masih was part of the three-judge bench that ruled on the entitlement of spouses in void marriages.
Spouse entitled to alimony even in void marriages: Supreme CourtIndia· 2025-02-12Justice Augustine George Masih was part of the bench that made observations regarding the right to shelter for homeless individuals.
'People unwilling to work': SC frowns at practice of announcing freebies | India NewsIndia· 2025-02-12