Justice Sachdeva appointed acting Chief Justice of MP High Court

IANS May 23, 2025 323 views

Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva has been appointed as the Acting Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, effective May 24, 2025. His remarkable legal career spans over three decades, including significant roles as a Supreme Court advocate and Delhi High Court judge. With extensive experience representing government institutions and serving as a Senior Advocate, Sachdeva brings profound judicial expertise to his new role. His appointment underscores the continued professional excellence within India's judicial system.

"His judicial journey reflects decades of dedicated legal service" - Legal Correspondent
Bhopal, May 22: The Central government has announced the appointment of Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva as the Acting Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, following the retirement of Chief Justice Suresh Kumar Kait, on May 23.

Key Points

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Senior advocate with 35+ years of legal experience

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Served as Supreme Court and Delhi HC lawyer

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Brings extensive governance expertise

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Appointed under Constitutional Article 223

The notification, issued under Article 223 of the Constitution, states that Justice Sachdeva will assume office on May 24, 2025. An order in this regard was issued on Thursday.

Justice Sachdeva's legal career spans decades, beginning with his enrollment as an advocate with the Bar Council of Delhi in 1988.

Over the years, he practiced before the Supreme Court, the Delhi High Court, and various district courts in the capital.

By 1995, he had earned the distinction of becoming an Advocate-on-Record at the Supreme Court.

His expertise was widely recognised, leading him to serve as Standing Counsel for the Bar Council of India for over twenty years.

Additionally, he acted as a Senior Panel Lawyer for the Union of India, representing the government in numerous cases for more than a decade.

In July 2011, Justice Sachdeva was designated as a Senior Advocate by the Delhi High Court, in recognition of his contributions to the legal profession.

Two years later, in April 2013, he was appointed as an additional judge of the Delhi High Court, later becoming a permanent judge in March 2015.

His judicial journey took a new turn when he was transferred to the Madhya Pradesh High Court on May 30, 2024.

With his vast experience in law and governance, Justice Sachdeva’s tenure as Acting Chief Justice is expected to bring continued stability and judicial expertise to the Madhya Pradesh High Court.

His appointment marks another milestone in his distinguished career dedicated to legal service and justice.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Congratulations to Justice Sachdeva! His extensive experience in Delhi courts will surely benefit MP judiciary. Hope he brings some reforms to speed up pending cases. 🙏
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Priya M.
It's good to see such qualified judges getting recognition. But I wonder - why do High Court judges get transferred so frequently? Doesn't this affect continuity in justice delivery?
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Amit S.
Justice Sachdeva's appointment shows meritocracy still works in our judiciary. From Advocate-on-Record to Acting CJ - what an inspiring journey! Young lawyers should take note.
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Neha T.
Hope Justice Sachdeva focuses on women's safety cases which are pending for years in MP courts. We need strong judicial leadership to address these issues urgently.
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Vikram J.
While his credentials are impressive, I hope Justice Sachdeva adapts quickly to MP's legal landscape. Delhi and Bhopal have very different social contexts and legal challenges.
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Sunita R.
His experience as Standing Counsel for Bar Council of India will be valuable. Maybe he can improve lawyer-judge relations which sometimes get tense in our courts. Best wishes to him!

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