New Delhi: Justice Nitin Wasudeo Sambre has been appointed as the Acting Chief Justice Of Delhi High Court. The Union Ministry of Law and Justice has officially notified his appointment after the elevation of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya to the Supreme Court of India. Justice Sambre will perform the duties of the Chief Justice until a permanent appointment is made.
Justice Nitin Wasudeo Sambre Appointed As Acting Chief Justice
Justice Nitin Wasudeo Sambre was appointed as the Acting Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court on October 5, 2026. The appointment was made under Article 223 of the Constitution of India, which allows the President of India to appoint an Acting Chief Justice when the office of the Chief Justice becomes vacant or when the Chief Justice is unable to perform official duties.
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According to the notification issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice, Justice Sambre will assume the responsibilities of the Chief Justice after Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya relinquishes office following his elevation to the Supreme Court.
Who is Justice Nitin Wasudeo Sambre
Justice Nitin Wasudeo Sambre is an Indian jurist who serves as a judge and the Acting Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court.
Early Life and Education
- Birth: Born on December 19, 1967, in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
- Education: Completed his schooling at Somalwar High School, Nagpur; earned a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) degree from Shivaji Science College; and obtained his LL.B. from the University College of Law, Nagpur, in 1992.
- Personal Interests: An active sportsman in his youth, he represented Maharashtra in national events and served as President of his law college students’ union.
Legal Practice
- Enrolled as an Advocate on August 25, 1992, initially practicing under Senior Advocate Sharad A. Bobde (who later became Chief Justice of India).
- Practiced extensively in civil, writ, and criminal matters across all three benches of the Bombay High Court (Mumbai, Aurangabad, and Nagpur).
- Served as Secretary of the High Court Bar Association, Nagpur (2004–2007).
- Appointed as Government Pleader and Public Prosecutor at the Nagpur Bench starting September 1, 2007, representing the State and various public sector undertakings, statutory bodies, and corporate entities.
Judicial Career
- Bombay High Court: Elevated as an Additional Judge of the Bombay High Court on January 6, 2014, and became a Permanent Judge on March 2, 2016. During his tenure, he served as the Senior Administrative Judge of the Nagpur Bench and held administrative roles including Chairman of the Executive Council of Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur.
- Delhi High Court: Transferred to the Delhi High Court, where he assumed office as a Judge on July 21, 2025.
- Acting Chief Justice: Appointed as the Acting Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court.
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FAQs
Justice Nitin Wasudeo Sambre has been appointed as the Acting Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court.
He was appointed after Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya was elevated to the Supreme Court of India, creating a vacancy in the office.
Justice Sambre was elevated as a Judge of the Bombay High Court on January 6, 2014, before later being transferred to the Delhi High Court in 2025.
