Centre notifies appointment of Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya as Delhi HC Chief Justice

ANI January 15, 2025 154 views

The Central Government has officially appointed Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya as the new Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court. He was transferred from his previous role as Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court, following a recommendation by the Supreme Court Collegium on January 7. Justice Upadhyaya has an impressive legal background, having graduated from Lucknow University and practiced civil and constitutional law at the Allahabad High Court. This appointment marks another significant move in India's judicial leadership landscape.

"In exercise of the power conferred by clause (1) of Article 222 of the Constitution of India..." - Official Notification
New Delhi, January 14: The Central Government through Ministry of Law and Justice on Tuesday notified the appointment of Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya as the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court.

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Supreme Court Collegium recommended Justice Upadhyaya's transfer on January 7

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Succeeding Justice Vibhu Bakhru as Delhi HC Chief Justice

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Experienced judicial professional with constitutional law background

Justice Upadhyaya will succeed Justice Vibhu Bakhru, who is currently serving as the acting Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court.

On January 7, the Supreme Court Collegium recommended the transfer of Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya, currently serving as the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court, to the Delhi High Court.

Notification issued in this regards stated that In exercise of the power conferred by clause (1) of Article 222 of the Constitution of India, the President, after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, is pleased to transfer Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya, Chief Justice, Bombay High Court as the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court and direct him to assume charge of the office of the Chief Justice of the Delhi HighCourt.

Justice Upadhyaya completed his law graduation from Lucknow University in 1991 and was enrolled as an Advocate on May 11, 1991. He practiced in civil and constitutional law at the Allahabad High Court. On November 21, 2011, he was appointed as an Additional Judge of the Allahabad High Court and became a permanent Judge on August 6, 2013. He was appointed as the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court on July 29, 2023.

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