New Delhi:
Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya was formally sworn in as the brand new Chief Justice of the Delhi Excessive Courtroom immediately, with the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi administering the oath of workplace at a ceremony held at Raj Niwas in Civil Traces, Delhi.
The occasion, which occurred at Raj Niwas was attended by Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, senior authorities officers, a number of sitting judges of Delhi Excessive court docket and authorized professionals, and different dignitaries.
Final week, the Central Authorities, by the Ministry of Legislation and Justice, issued a notification confirming Justice Upadhyaya’s appointment because the Chief Justice of Delhi Excessive Courtroom. He succeeds Justice Vibhu Bakhru, who has been serving because the performing Chief Justice.
Earlier in January, the Supreme Courtroom Collegium had beneficial Justice Upadhyaya’s switch from his place as Chief Justice of the Bombay Excessive Courtroom to Delhi Excessive Courtroom.
The President of India, in session with the Chief Justice of India, issued a notification confirming the switch, with Justice Upadhyaya being directed to imagine cost as Chief Justice of Delhi Excessive Courtroom.
Justice Upadhyaya, who accomplished his regulation commencement from Lucknow College in 1991, was enrolled as an advocate on Might 11, 1991, and practiced civil and constitutional regulation on the Allahabad Excessive Courtroom.
He was appointed as an extra decide of the Allahabad Excessive Courtroom in 2011 and have become a everlasting decide in 2013. In July 2023, he was appointed because the Chief Justice of the Bombay Excessive Courtroom earlier than his switch to Delhi.
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