Former Supreme Court judge Kurian Joseph has been elected as the National President of the YMCA India, beginning a new chapter of service after his judicial career.
Born on November 30, 1953, in Kerala, he started his legal career at the Kerala High Court after studying at Government Law College in Ernakulam. He later became a judge of the same court and went on to serve as Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court in 2010.
In March 2013, he was appointed to the Supreme Court of India, where he served until his retirement in November 2018. During his time in the top court, he was known for supporting transparency, accountability, and the protection of constitutional values.
He gained national attention in 2018 when he joined three other senior judges in raising concerns about the functioning of the judiciary. This rare step was seen as an effort to protect the independence of the judicial system.
Even after retirement, he has stayed active in public life, taking part in discussions on law, governance, and social issues.
His election as YMCA National President is expected to strengthen the organisation’s work in youth leadership, community service, and inclusive development. His experience and strong moral values are seen as an advantage for guiding the organisation’s future.
This appointment highlights how retired judges continue to serve society in meaningful ways.
