Manmohan (born 17 December 1962) is an Indian judge. As of 2024, he is serving as Chief Justice of Delhi High Court.[1] He has also served as a judge of Delhi High Court.
Hon'ble Chief Justice Manmohan | |
|---|---|
| Chief Justice of Delhi High Court | |
| Assumed office 29 September 2024 | |
| Nominated by | Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud |
| Appointed by | Droupadi Murmu |
| Judge of Delhi High Court | |
| In office 13 March 2008 – 28 September 2024 | |
| Nominated by | K. G. Balakrishnan |
| Appointed by | Pratibha Patil |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 December 1962 |
| Alma mater | University of Delhi |
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
edit- ^ "Centre notifies appointment of Chief Justices for eight high courts". ddnews.gov.in. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
- ^ Press Trust of India (29 September 2024). "Justice Manmohan takes oath as Chief Justice of Delhi High Court". The Hindu.
- ^ 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.