Jaipur: The Supreme Court collegium has recommended Justice Sanjay K Agrawal, currently serving in the Chhattisgarh High Court, for appointment as the next Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court. The recommendation is based on the Collegium’s official decision and is now awaiting further government approval.
Details of Justice Sanjay K Agrawal Appointment
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of Justice Sanjay K Agrawal as the Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court. The Collegium has also proposed his immediate transfer from the Chhattisgarh High Court to the Rajasthan High Court.
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This move means that even before the formal appointment process is completed, Justice Agrawal can join the Rajasthan High Court as its senior-most judge.
Why The Recommendation Is Significant
The recommendation comes at a time when the Rajasthan High Court has been facing administrative controversy involving Acting Chief Justice Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma.
Recently, Supreme Court judge Justice Sandeep Mehta raised concerns regarding administrative functioning and case listing practices in the Rajasthan High Court. The issue also led to protests by lawyers at the Jaipur and Jodhpur benches. Amid these developments, the Collegium decided to recommend a regular Chief Justice from another High Court.
Who Is Justice Sanjay K Agrawal
Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sanjay K. Agrawal is a senior Indian judge, previously serving on the High Court of Chhattisgarh and recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium to serve as the Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court.
Early Life and Education
- Birth: Born on July 15, 1965, to Virendra and Chameli Agrawal in Ratanpur, Bilaspur district (Chhattisgarh).
- Education: Completed his early schooling in Ratanpur. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) and a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from Guru Ghasidas University, Bilaspur, followed by a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur.
Legal Career
- Bar Enrollment: Enrolled as an advocate on January 3, 1989.
- Practice: Practiced in the District and Sessions Court at Bilaspur, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh (Jabalpur), and the High Court of Chhattisgarh (Bilaspur), specializing in civil and constitutional law.
- Institutional Representation: Represented prominent statutory and corporate bodies, including the High Court of Chhattisgarh, Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission, Bar Council of India, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Bharat Petroleum, Indian Oil Corporation, and SAIL.
- State Offices: Served as Deputy Advocate General for Chhattisgarh from 2002 to 2004, and subsequently as the Advocate General for the State of Chhattisgarh from June 2012 until his judicial elevation.
Judicial Career
- Elevation: Elevated as an Additional Judge of the High Court of Chhattisgarh on September 16, 2013.
- Permanent Judge: Took oath as a Permanent Judge on March 8, 2016.
- Other Responsibilities: Served as Executive Chairman of the Chhattisgarh State Legal Services Authority (CGSLSA) and as an Ex-Officio Member of the Executive Council at Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur.
- Chief Justice Recommendation: In 2026, the Supreme Court Collegium recommended his appointment as the Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court.
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Justice Sanjay K Agrawal is presently serving as a judge of the Chhattisgarh High Court.
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended Justice Sanjay K Agrawal, currently a judge of the Chhattisgarh High Court, as the next Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court.
The recommendation comes amid ongoing administrative concerns in the Rajasthan High Court and is expected to provide stable judicial leadership.
