Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde is a prominent Indian jurist who served as the 17th Chief Justice of India from November 2019 to April 2021. He was born on April 24, 1956, in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Justice Bobde studied law at the University of Nagpur and began his career as an advocate in 1980, later becoming a judge of the Bombay High Court in 2000. During his tenure, Justice Bobde presided over several significant cases, including matters related to constitutional law and civil rights. He is known for his emphasis on judicial independence and the importance of upholding the rule of law in India.