Ladakh: The Central Government officially notified his appointment as the Acting Chief Justice of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court. The appointment comes after Chief Justice Arun Palli was elevated to the Supreme Court of India. The notification was issued by the Department of Justice under the Ministry of Law and Justice.
Details of Justice Sanjeev Kumar Appointment
The Government of India announced that Justice Sanjeev Kumar will perform the duties of the Chief Justice of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court.
Key points:
- The appointment was made under Article 223 of the Constitution of India.
- The notification was issued by the Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice.
- Justice Sanjeev Kumar was serving as a Judge of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court before this appointment.
- He will discharge the responsibilities of the Chief Justice’s office until further orders.
Why Was Justice Sanjeev Kumar Made?
The appointment became necessary after Justice Arun Palli, who was serving as the Chief Justice of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, was elevated to the Supreme Court of India.
Following this elevation, the President of India exercised powers under Article 223 of the Constitution to ensure that the High Court continues to function smoothly without any administrative gap.
What Does Article 223 of the Constitution Say?
Article 223 allows the President of India to appoint an Acting Chief Justice when:
- The office of the Chief Justice becomes vacant.
- The Chief Justice is unable to perform duties.
- A new Chief Justice has not yet assumed office.
This constitutional provision ensures uninterrupted functioning of High Courts across the country.
Who Is Justice Sanjeev Kumar?
Justice Sanjeev Kumar is a senior judge of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court with decades of legal experience.
Educational Background
- Born on April 8, 1966, in Kathua district of Jammu & Kashmir.
- Completed B.Sc. from Government Degree College Kathua.
- Obtained an LL.B. degree from the University of Jammu.
- Enrolled as an advocate with the Jammu & Kashmir Bar Council in 1989.
Legal Career Highlights
- Served as Government Advocate for both Jammu and Srinagar wings of the High Court.
- Represented several government departments and public sector undertakings.
- Practised extensively in constitutional, civil, service and administrative law matters.
- Elevated as a Permanent Judge of the Jammu & Kashmir High Court in 2017.
- Later continued as a Judge of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court.
- Has previously handled responsibilities as Acting Chief Justice on different occasions.
