From Minto Circle to the Supreme Court: Justice Augustine George Masih to Grace AMU as Chief Guest on Sir Syed Day

• by Akanksha Mishra
• 2026-10-12 13:38:00

Aligarh Muslim University is gearing up for a historic homecoming this year as Supreme Court judge Justice Augustine George Masih arrives as the chief guest for the prestigious Sir Syed Day celebrations on October 17, 2026. Commemorating the birth anniversary of university founder Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, the annual gathering holds special significance this season with Justice Masih returning to the institution where his academic foundation was laid. A distinguished alumnus who pursued both science and legal education on campus, his participation has generated palpable excitement across faculty chambers, student residential halls, and alumni networks worldwide, with preparations unfolding rapidly across Gulistan-e-Syed and historic university buildings being illuminated in festive lights.

An Academic Journey from Aligarh: Schooling at Minto Circle to the Apex Court

Justice Augustine George Masih's journey from campus student to constitutional jurist exemplifies the academic legacy of AMU:

Foundational Schooling and Higher Degrees: Born on March 12, 1963, in Ropar, Punjab, Justice Masih began his early schooling at St. Mary's Convent School in Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh, before moving to Aligarh to attend STS High School, widely known as Minto Circle.

Dual Degrees from AMU: Continuing his higher education on the varsity campus, he completed both his Bachelor of Science (Honors) and Bachelor of Laws (LLB Hons) degrees before entering the legal profession.

Extensive Legal and Judicial Career: Enrolling with the Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana in June 1987, he practiced extensively in constitutional, civil, labor, and service jurisdictions, later serving as Assistant, Deputy, and Additional Advocate General of Punjab.

Elevation to the Supreme Court: Appointed as an Additional Judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court in July 2008 and permanent judge in January 2011, he went on to serve as Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court in May 2023, before being elevated to the Supreme Court of India on November 9, 2023.

Grand Preparations at Gulistan-e-Syed: Key Dignitaries and International Guests

The university has organized an elaborate academic and cultural program to mark the founder's anniversary with global representation:

Distinguished Guests of Honor: Justice Satya Vir Singh, sitting judge of the Allahabad High Court, alongside Rear Admiral Urooj Athar, Principal of the Indian Naval Academy in Ezhimala, will grace the event as Guests of Honor.

Eminent Corporate and Global Academic Voices: Dr. Farooq G. Patel, Chairman and Managing Director of Gujarat’s KP Group, alongside internationally renowned scholar Professor Seyyed Hossein Nasr of George Washington University, USA, will join as Special Guests.

Presiding Leadership: AMU Vice-Chancellor Professor Naima Khatoon will preside over the grand commemoration, while Registrar Professor Asim Zafar will deliver the formal welcome address to inaugurate the event.

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