H. K. Sema

H. K. Sema (born 1 June 1943) is an Indian jurist and former judge of the Supreme Court of India.^[1][2] He has also served as the chairperson of Uttar Pradesh Human Rights Commission.^[3]

H. K. Sema
Judge of the Supreme Court of India
In office 2002–2008
Judge of the Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench
In office 1992–2001
Personal details
Born	(1943-06-01) 1 June 1943 (age 82) Nagaland, India
Nationality	Indian
Alma mater	St Joseph's College, Darjeeling (1967) Government Law College, Mumbai (1970)

Early life

Sema was born on 1 June 1943. He completed his graduation from St Joseph's College, Darjeeling in 1967 and a Bachelor of Laws from Government Law College, Mumbai in 1970.^[4]

Posts held

• Junior Government Advocate, Nagaland in 1971-1975.^[4]
• Assistant Advocate General, Nagaland from 16 November 1985.^[4]
• Judge of Guwahati High Court, Kohima Bench, 1992-2001^[5]
• Judge of High Court of Jammu and Kashmir, 7 June 2001. Appointed Chief Justice of High Court of Jammu and Kashmir on 12 September 2001.^[4]
• Appointed as Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court on 25 January 2000.^[4]
• Elevated as Judge of the Supreme Court of India, 2002 to 2008.^[4]
• Chairperson of Uttar Pradesh Human Rights Commission.^[4]