Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu, a sitting Judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, passed away in the early hours of Sunday, June 28, 2026. He breathed his last at 2:50 a.m., as per an official communication issued by the Protocol Branch of the High Court.

“With profound grief and sorrow, it is informed that Hon'ble Mr. Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu, Judge of this Court, left for his heavenly abode today, i.e., 28 June 2026, at 02.50 a.m.,” the press note stated.

His cremation is scheduled to take place later in the day at 5:00 p.m. in his native village Masoodpur, Tehsil and District Hansi, Haryana.

Justice Sindhu, born on April 4, 1967, hailed from a modest agricultural background. A first-generation lawyer, his journey to the High Court bench stood as a testament to his perseverance and commitment to the legal profession.

He obtained his LL.B degree in 1992 from Panjab University, Chandigarh, and was enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana. Over the years, he built a diverse legal practice before the Punjab and Haryana High Court, dealing with matters pertaining to civil, criminal, constitutional, and service laws. He also represented various institutions, municipal bodies, and government boards and corporations.

In recognition of his legal acumen, Justice Sindhu was appointed as Additional Central Government Standing Counsel in 1999. He later served as Additional Advocate General for the State of Punjab from September 2008.

Justice Sindhu was elevated as an Additional Judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court on July 10, 2017, and was confirmed as a permanent Judge on December 3, 2018.

Apart from his judicial and professional commitments, Justice Sindhu also contributed to public service through his association with various committees, including the State Executive Committee for Persons with Disabilities, Union Territory, Chandigarh.

He is survived by his family, colleagues, and a legacy of service to the judiciary.