Judge Arun Bhardwaj appointed as Delhi HC's new registrar general

New Delhi, April 21: The Delhi High Court on Monday notified the appointment of Judge Arun Bhardwaj as its new Registrar General, with his term commencing from May 1, 2025. The decision was formalised through an official court order, marking a significant transition in the court's administrative leadership.

As part of his appointment process, Bhardwaj will serve as an Officer on Special Duty on a deputation basis before officially assuming the role of Registrar General.

Currently, he holds the position of Principal District & Sessions Judge-cum-Special Judge (PC Act) (CBI), a role that has involved adjudicating high-profile corruption cases. His attachment to the office of the Registrar General before his official assumption of duties is intended to ensure a smooth transition.

The outgoing Registrar General, Kanwal Jeet Arora, has been repatriated to his parent cadre, concluding his tenure in the role. Arora has overseen key judicial administrative functions and procedural developments during his time in office.

Notably, in April 2021, the Supreme Court appointed him, alongside Sanjay Bansal, as a special judge to preside over trials related to the coal scam--a case that has been under investigation and litigation since 2014.

With his new role as Registrar General, Bhardwaj will now be responsible for overseeing the administrative framework of the Delhi High Court, ensuring efficient case management, judicial workflow, and coordination between various legal departments.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.

Congratulations to Judge Bhardwaj! His experience with corruption cases will be valuable in this new role. Hope he brings more transparency to court administration 🙌

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Rahul S.

Interesting that they're having him serve as OSD first. Smart move to ensure continuity. The coal scam experience is impressive too.

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Anjali M.

While I respect Judge Bhardwaj's credentials, I hope this isn't just another bureaucratic reshuffle. The HC needs fresh ideas to tackle case backlogs.

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Vikram P.

The transition period makes sense - court administration is complex! Wishing both incoming and outgoing officers success in their new roles.

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Sunita R.

Hope Judge Bhardwaj prioritizes digitization! Our courts need more tech upgrades to speed up justice delivery 💻⚖️

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Karan D.

The coal scam experience is no joke - if he handled that pressure, he's probably well-prepared for this administrative challenge.

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