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Manmohan (judge)

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Hon'ble Chief Justice
Manmohan
Chief Justice of Delhi High Court
Assumed office
29 September 2024
Nominated byDhananjaya Y. Chandrachud
Appointed byDroupadi Murmu
Judge of Delhi High Court
In office
13 March 2008 – 28 September 2024
Nominated byK. G. Balakrishnan
Appointed byPratibha Patil
Personal details
Born (1962-12-17) 17 December 1962 (age 61)
Alma materUniversity of Delhi

Manmohan (born 17 December 1962) is an Indian Judge. Presently, he is serving as Chief Justice of Delhi High Court.[1] He has also served as a Judge of Delhi High Court.

Manmohan took office on 29 September, 2024.[2]

He is the son of Jagmohan, who was governor of Jammu and Kashmir and an MP and Lieutenant Governor in Delhi.[3] He did undergraduate studies in Delhi University and got his law degree from University of Delhi.[3]

High-profile cases which he has overseen as judge include issues with Dabhol Power Company, Jewels of the Nizams of Hyderabad, Claridge's hotel, Ambuja Cements, and encroachment disputes at Fatehpur Sikri.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Centre notifies appointment of Chief Justices for eight high courts". ddnews.gov.in. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
  2. ^ Press Trust of India (29 September 2024). "Justice Manmohan takes oath as Chief Justice of Delhi High Court". The Hindu.
  3. ^ a b c Naaz, Fareha (30 September 2024). "Justice Manmohan: All you need to know about newly sworn-in Chief Justice of Delhi High Court". Mint.
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