Lalitpur/Lucknow: UP judiciary reshuffle has been carried out following the directions of the Allahabad High Court, aiming to make the district’s judicial system stronger, faster, and more efficient.
The latest notification focuses on key judicial appointments and promotions in Lalitpur to improve case disposal speed and enhance the quality of legal services.
These administrative changes are expected to reduce pendency, strengthen fast-track courts, and ensure better handling of economic offence cases in the district.
Details of UP Judiciary Reshuffle
In a significant administrative move, the Allahabad High Court has issued a notification announcing important judicial appointments and promotions in Lalitpur district of Uttar Pradesh.
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The reshuffle has been designed to improve judicial efficiency, streamline case management, and strengthen specialized courts such as fast-track courts and economic offences courts.
Judicial officers have been reassigned and promoted to ensure better utilization of experience and expertise within the district judiciary.
Devpriya Saraswat Appointed Full-Time Secretary of DLSALalitpur
As per the notification, Civil Judge (Junior Division) Devpriya Saraswat has been promoted and appointed as the full-time Secretary of the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Lalitpur.
He replaced Mayank Jaiswal, who was previously holding this position.
This appointment is expected to strengthen legal aid services and improve access to justice for the weaker sections of society in Lalitpur.
Mayank Jaiswal Named New Chief Judicial Magistrate of Lalitpur
Former DLSA Secretary Mayank Jaiswal has now been appointed as the new Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) of Lalitpur.
In addition to his CJM responsibilities, he has been granted special powers under Section 9(2) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, allowing him to hear and decide cases related to economic offences in the district.
This move reflects a focused approach toward faster and more effective handling of financial crimes, fraud, and economic irregularities.
Ravi Shankar Gupta Takes Charge as Civil Judge (Senior Division)
The outgoing Chief Judicial Magistrate Ravi Shankar Gupta has been posted as Civil Judge (Senior Division) in Lalitpur.
His experience in criminal judiciary is expected to add strength to civil case handling, ensuring smoother judicial functioning and quicker resolution of long-pending disputes.
Aditi Jain Promoted to Fast Track Court Judge
In another important promotion, Additional Civil Judge First (Junior Division) Aditi Jain has been elevated to the post of Civil Judge (Senior Division) – Fast Track Court.
Her appointment is expected to significantly help in the speedy disposal of long-pending civil cases, which have been a major concern for litigants in the district.
Fast Track Courts play a crucial role in reducing judicial backlog, and this posting highlights the High Court’s focus on timely justice.
Smt. Akriti Elevated as Civil Judge (Junior Division)
Additionally, Smt. Akriti has been promoted from Additional Civil Judge (Junior Division – Second) to Civil Judge (Junior Division).
This promotion further strengthens the junior judiciary and helps balance the workload across courts in Lalitpur.
Focus on Fast Track Courts and Economic Offence Cases
The latest UP Lalitpur judiciary reshuffle clearly emphasizes two critical areas:
- Fast disposal of long-pending civil cases through strengthened Fast Track Courts
- Effective handling of economic offence cases, including financial fraud and irregularities
Granting special powers to the Chief Judicial Magistrate for economic offences reflects a proactive approach toward maintaining financial discipline and public trust in the justice system.
