Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya
Name : Hon’ble Mr. Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya
Administrative Judge for the District: Allahabad
Source : Bar
Date of Birth : 16/06/1965
Initial Joining : 21/11/2011
Joining at Allahabad : 21/11/2011
Date of Retirement : 15/06/2027
Graduated in Law from Lucknow University in 1991.
Enrolled as an Advocate on May 11, 1991.
Practised in Civil and Constitutional sides at Allahabad High court, Lucknow Bench, Lucknow.
Elevated as Additional Judge on Nov 21, 2011.
Took oath as Permanent Judge on Aug 06, 2013.
Sitting at : Lucknow
Address : A 80, Indira Nagar, Lucknow
E-mail Id : [email protected]
Justice Nitin Jamdar
Born in Solapur into a family of lawyers, being the third generation to pursue a career in the legal field.
Having received education in different schools across Maharashtra, obtained degrees in Commerce and Law from Sydenham Commerce College and Government Law College, Mumbai.
Practised at the Bombay High Court in diverse fields, primarily in administrative and constitutional law. Represented various public bodies such as the Zilla Parishads, Municipal Councils, Municipal Corporations, and Universities. Also represented the Bar Council of India and the High Court administration. Was Senior Standing Counsel for the Union of India.
Graduated in Commerce and Law from the University of Mumbai. Practiced in the Bombay High Court. Elevated as a Judge of the Bombay High court on 23 January 2012.
Justice Sunil Balkrishna Shukre
Hon'ble Shri Justice Shukre graduated from Pune University in 1980, and did his LL.B. in 1983 from Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Law College, Amravati affiliated to the then Nagpur University. He stood second in Order of Merit at the LL.B. examination, and is recipient of Late Kale Memorial Prize for having secured highest marks in Hindu law at LL.B examination. He commenced his legal practice at Amravati. He did LL.M. in Constitutional Law from the then Nagpur University. He has keen interest in sports and has represented M.J. College, Jalgaon in Inter-collegiate tournaments in Lawn Tennis and Badminton. He joined Judiciary as a Direct District Judge from Bar in the year 2000 and since then has worked as Principal District Judge, Kolhapur, Registrar (Administration), Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court, Joint Director-Maharashtra Judicial Academy, Uttan, Thane, Principal District Judge, Nagpur and took charge as Registrar General, High Court Bombay on 17th March, 2011. Elevated as Judge of the Bombay High Court on 13th May, 2013.
Justice K.R. Shriram (Kalpathi Rajendran Shriram)
1 Born in Mumbai, Justice K.R.Shriram completed B.Com in Financial Accountancy and Management and LL.B. from Mumbai University, following which he pursued LL.M. (Maritime Law) from King's College, London. He passed LL.M. in merit.
2 He enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa on 3rd July 1986 and joined the Chambers of Mr.S. Venkiteswaran, Senior Advocate. In 1997, he set up his own Chamber and dealt in commercial matters with specialization in Shipping and International Trade Law; writ matters arising out of Ports Acts, Customs Act, Motor Vehicles Act, Marine Insurance (including re-insurance and P&I); Company Law matters etc.
3 He has done litigation and non-litigation work and has appeared in Bombay High Court, the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India, other High Courts of India, and in the National and State Consumer Disputes Redressal Forums, Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal, Securities Appellate Tribunal, Company Law Board, and various arbitrations.
He has also conducted trials in civil suits; statutory inquiries under Merchant Shipping Act; engineering construction arbitration; and consumer redressal disputes.
4 He served as a member of the Core Committee-I (Admiralty matters) for consideration of draft of Unification of Original and Appellate Side Rules of Bombay High Court.
5 On the personal front, Justice Shriram was actively involved in social causes, helping families where there is a bereavement. For many years he served as the Vice-Chairman of Dharmishta Mithran, an NGO, that runs centers for performing obsequies and 'shraaddh' for the departed. He loves playing golf and is well travelled across the country and internationally.
6 Elevated as Additional Judge of the Bombay High Court on 21st June 2013. Confirmed as Permanent Judge of the Bombay High Court on 2nd March 2016.
Justice Gautam Shirish Patel
Born in Mumbai on 26th April 1962, Mr Justice G. S. Patel is a graduate of St. Xavier's College and Government Law College. He started practice in 1987 in Mumbai, working on commercial, corporate and civil litigations and also appearing in a large number of environmental public interest litigations including those relating to the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, protection of mangroves, town and country planning issues, Melghat National Park, the Mill Lands, protection of open spaces, etc.
In 1994-1995, Mr Justice Patel received the First international Fellowship at Pacific Energy & Resources Center, Sausalito, California in environmental law. This included course work at the University of Berkeley's Boalt Hall School of Law and an internship with the Sierra Club Legal Defense Fund.
He served as the Honorary Secretary of the Bombay Bar Association for two three-year terms from 1999 to 2005 and served on the Association's Standing Committee till his appointment as a High Court judge.
From 2008-2011 he was a part-time lecturer in Administrative Law, Constitutional Law and Environmental Law at Government Law College.
Mr. Justice Patel wrote a weekly newspaper column in the Mumbai Mirror for three years. He has also contributed articles to articles and reviews to the Economic & Political Weekly, TimeOut Mumbai, the Mumbai Reader, etc.
Mr Justice Patel has previously served as a trustee on several public charitable trusts and foundations in the fields of education, environment and the hearing-impaired.
Justice Atul Sharachchandra Chandurkar
Born on 7th April 1965. Completed schooling at St. Vincents' High School, Pune. Graduated from Ness Wadia College, Pune and also I. L. S. Law College, Pune.
After obtaining Law Degree, joined the Bar on 21st July 1988. Commenced practise in the Chambers of Shri B. N. Naik, Sr. Advocate, Mumbai who was later elevated to the Bench.
Shifted to Nagpur in 1992 and practised in various Courts. Handled matters of various nature. Has authored two books on "The Maharashtra Municipal Council Nagar Panchayats & Industrial Townships Act, 1965 and The Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999.
Elevated as Additional Judge of the Bombay High Court on 21st June 2013.
Justice Smt. Revati Mohite Dere
Born at Pune; Justice Revati Mohite Dere did her schooling from St. Joseph's High School, Pashan, Pune; Passed H. Sc. from Ferguson College (Arts), Pune - Received National Merit Certificate for standing in the Merit List; Justice Dere passed the Five Year Law Course from Symbiosis Law College, Pune - She secured a First Class with Distinction in B.S.L. and LL.B. - Stood 2nd in the Merit List, University of Pune (LL.B.); Studied LL. M. at the University of Cambridge, U. K., Recipient of the Cambridge Commonwealth Trust Scholarship for LL. M.
After completing LL. M., Justice Dere joined the Chambers of her father, eminent Senior Advocate Vijayrao A. Mohite, at Pune; and thereafter the Chambers of Barrister Raja S. Bhosale in Mumbai. Justice Dere practiced in the High Court on the Criminal, Civil and Constitutional side and also in the Sessions Court.
Worked as an Assistant Government Pleader, Writ Cell, High Court (Appellate Side), Mumbai; as a Senior Counsel (Group I & II) - Union of India; and as an Additional Public Prosecutor for the Union of India in the High Court. Before her elevation, she was appointed as a Government Pleader & Public Prosecutor, State of Maharashtra. Justice Dere appeared in several important matters, including P.I.L's and Confirmation Cases.
Appointed as an Additional Judge of the Bombay High Court on 21st June, 2013.
Elevated as Judge of the Bombay High Court on 2nd March, 2016.
Justice Mahesh Sharadchandra Sonak
Born on 28th November, 1964. Completed school education from Don Bosco High School, Panaji, Goa; B Sc. from Dhempe College of Arts & Science, LL.B. from M. S. College of Law, Panaji, Goa (affiliated to Bombay University) in First Class. Portuguese Language Diploma awarded by Xavier Centre of Historical Research. Enrolled as an Advocate on the rolls of Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa in October 1988 and practiced at Panaji Bench of the High Court of Judicature, Bombay in civil & constitutional law, labour & service law, environmental law, commercial & tax laws, company law and public interest litigations. Additional Standing Counsel for Central Government, Special Counsel for State Government and Statutory Corporations. Elevated as Additional Judge of the High Court of Judicature at Bombay on 21st June 2013.
Justice Ravindra Vithalrao Ghuge
Son of Mrs.Meena and Prof. V.B.Ghuge (former Vice-Chancellor), did schooling (SSC) from elite Saint Xavier's High School Kolhapur. Completed five year Law course from Chh.Shahaji Law College, Kolhapur & M.P.Law College, Aurangabad, in April / May 1990. Stood 1st in the college and Marathwada University in the Moot Court competition in 1989. Represented the University in the Inter-University National Moot Court Competition at Simla, H.P., in October 1989.
Joined the Bar in 1990 and started practice in the Bombay High Court and Industrial / Labour Courts, initially representing workers and unions in about 2000 cases. Has conducted cases for about 250 Industries including many MNCs and private Large Scale Industries in the High Court, Labour & Industrial Courts, Tribunals, etc. Bajaj Auto Limited, Colgate-Palmolive, Carlsberg, Taj Hotels, Skoda Auto (India) Pvt.Ltd., Siemens Ltd., Wipro Ltd., Johnson & Johnson, Endress + Hauser (Swedish Co.), Goodyear Tyres, Lombardini Koehler (US Co.), Hindustan Lever, Kamalnayan Bajaj Hospital, Mahyco Seeds, Wockhardt Ltd., Bar Council of India, etc. were some of his prominent clients.
Appeared before many High Courts and its Benches.
Petition filed by him concerning ESIC hospitals led to the formation of a Special Committee of Doctors to recommend improvements in infrastructural facilities and medical amenities in the ESIC Hospital.
Was Contributory Professor for the PG LL.M. Course (1st & 2nd years), Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad (2005-2006 till 2007-2008). Delivered lectures on Industrial, Labour & Service Law at various seminars. Contributed articles to journals for NIPM, Silver Jubilee souvenir of the Aurangabad Bench of Bombay High Court and Bar Association of Industrial Lawyers, Aurangabad.
Was Secretary (05 years) and President (July 2010-December 2011) of the Bar Association of Industrial Lawyers, Aurangabad.
A keen Cricket player, represented his school, Law College, District and the Zone in Jasdanwala State Tournament. Also represented the District Court & High Court teams in the Advocates Trophy, Maharashtra.
Elevated as Judge of the Bombay High Court on 21/06/2013.
Justice A. S. Gadkari
Born on - 14 June, 1965 at Mumbai in the family of Advocates and brought up at Dombivili, in District Thane.
Did his law graduation from University of Mumbai and enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa on 26 February 1992. Joined the chamber of Shri. C.J. Sawant, Senior Advocate and Ex-Advocate General of Maharashtra. Got vast experience in Criminal, Civil and Constitutional matters as an Associate of the said chamber.
Was appointed as an Assistant Government Pleader and Additional Public Prosecutor for High Court at Mumbai on 25 July 2000 by the Government of Maharashtra and subsequently on 16 July 2007 came to be appointed as Additional Government Pleader and Additional Public Prosecutor for High Court, at Mumbai. Was appointed as an Additional Public Prosecutor for Union of India on 26 April 2009 and resigned from the said Post on 5 June 2013.
Sworn as a Judge of the Bombay High Court on 6 January 2014.
Justice Nitin W. Sambre
Born on 19th December, 1967 at Nagpur. Completed his schooling from Somalwar High School and Shivaji Science College. Graduated in Law in the year 1992 from University College of Law, Nagpur.
Being a Sportsman, represented State of Maharashtra in National Tournaments. Was elected as President of the Students Union of the University College of Law, Nagpur in 1991.
Enrolled as an Advocate on 25th August, 1992.
Started legal career with then Senior Advocate Shri Sharad A. Bobde, (now Honourable Judge, Supreme Court of India). Practised in the High Court of Bombay, Nagpur on Civil, Writ and Criminal sides.
Was the Secretary of the High Court Bar Associ ation, Nagpur for 2004-07.
Represented Governor of Maharashtra in the High Court Bench at Nagpur. Was appointed as Government Pleader and Public Prosecutor on 1st September, 2007. Was Counsel for Nagpur Improvement Trust, Special Counsel for Forest Department and Scheduled Tribes Caste Certificate Verification Committee. Was Standing Counsel for Public Undertakings such as Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd., Indian Oil Corporation and Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd, etc. Represented statutory bodies such as various Municipal Corporations and Councils. Also represented companies like Tata Sons, Godrej, etc.
Elevated as a Judge of Bombay High Court on 6th January, 2014.
Justice G. S. Kulkarni
Born on 24th June 1968.
Was enrolled on 23rd September, 1992 as an Advocate on the Rolls of the Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa.
Appeared on the Original Side and the Appellate Side of the Bombay High Court in matters involving Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Company Law, Customs, Excise, Service Law, PILs and litigation under various Central and State Acts.
Since the year 1998 was representing the Government of India before the Bombay High Court and since November,2009 was appointed as a Special Counsel to represent the Government of India. Was appointed as "Standing Counsel" for Union Territory, Administration of Daman, Diu and Dadra Nagar Haveli for the Bombay High Court and was also a Counsel for University of Pune.
In 2005 was appointed by the Government of India as Counsel for U.T. Administration of Daman & Diu to represent the Union Territory Administration in the Commission of Inquiry in the collapse of Daman Ganga Bridge claiming 29 lives.
Represented various Public Sector Undertakings like Airport Authority of India, Air India, Reserve Bank of India, Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers, India Security Press, Bank of Maharashtra, Hotel Corporation of India, Canara Bank, Maharashtra State Electricity Board (now MSEDCL and MSEGCL), BEST, Bank of India, National Highway Authority, Medical Council of India, Bombay Port Trust, Omnibus Industrial Development Corporation, Election Commission of India, Inter University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCCA) Pune.
Also represented several Educational Institutions on issues arising under various educational laws.
In April 2009 was appointed as a panel Counsel by Hon'ble Bombay High Court to represent in the cases against the High Court.
Elevated as an Additional Judge of the Bombay High Court on 6th January, 2014 and confirmed as Permanent Judge on 2nd March, 2016.
Justice B. P. Colabawalla
Personal Data
Date of Birth - 16th December 1967
Fathers Name - Late Mr. Pesi Dinshaw Colabawalla
Marital Status - Married
Bar Council Registration - MAH/1505/93
Educational Qualifications - B.A. LL.B.
After completing initial schooling from Cathedral & John Connon School, Mumbai joined K.C. College, Mumbai for Graduation in Arts, and thereafter completed LL.B. from K.C. Law College in the year 1993.
Professional Background/Experience
Initially, while pursuing law, joined Mulla & Mulla & Craigie Blunt & Caroe, Mumbai as an article clerk in the year 1992 under Mr. Hormuzdiyaar Vakil, a Partner in the said firm. During that time, also had an opportunity to work with the Late Mr. Soli Dinshaw Colabawalla (Uncle) who was also a partner of Mulla & Mulla & Craigie Blunt and Caroe.
Immediately on completing LL.B., enrolled with the Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa on 19th August 1993 and started practicing before the Hon'ble Bombay High Court.
Association with Mulla & Mulla & Craigie Blunt and Caroe continued upto 1995, after which he joined the chamber of Sr. Counsel Mr. Dinyar D. Madon on 3rd July 1995 to pursue full time counsel practice.
Predominantly practiced law on the civil side, handling matters pertaining to Corporate Laws, Property Disputes, Alternate Dispute Resolution, Contractual Disputes, matters pertaining to SICA, Banking Laws (and in particular the RDDB Act, 1993 & the SARFAESI Act, 2002) and Personal Law related matters. Also appeared in a few Criminal Writ Petitions but mainly having a civil character.
In addition to practicing before the Hon'ble Bombay High Court, also appeared before Hon'ble Supreme Court of India and other High Courts of the Country. He also had the opportunity to appear in several matters before the lower judiciary such as the DRT, DRAT, BIFR, AAIFR, SEBI etc.
Justice Anuja Prabhudessai
Justice Prakash Deu Naik
Born on 30th April 1962 at Goa. Completed his graduation from St.Xavier's College, Goa in 1983. Graduated in Law in the year 1986 from Siddharth Law College, Mumbai. Did his LL.M. from University of Bombay in 1988.
Enrolled as an Advocate on 21st July 1986.
Joined the chambers of Shri Shirish Gupte, Senior Advocate and former Additional Solicitor General. Initially started practice in all Courts in Mumbai and handled both civil as well as criminal litigation. Subsequently specialized in criminal matters.
Appeared in matters relating to prisoners' rights, illegal detention, preventive detention, parole, furlough and matters of premature release and remission. Was a member of the Committee appointed by Bombay High Court to look into the plight of prisoners and conditions in prisons in the State of Maharashtra. As a member of said committee, headed by Senior Advocates, visited several jails in Maharashtra and after inerviewing a number of under-trials and convicts/prisoners, drafted a report, relating to the conditions in prison and recommended improvements thereto.
Was empanelled as Senior Advocate by Mumbai Municipal Corporation and represented the Corporation in its various proceedings.
Was Honorary Lecturer between 1987 and 1988 at Siddharth Law College, Mumbai.
Was engaged as a Part Time Professor at Jitendra Chauhan College of Law, Mumbai.
Was a visiting Professor for the LL.M. course (1st and 2nd years), Bombay University, at Mumbai between 2011 and 2012. Delivered lectures on Criminal Law and Criminal Administration.
Elevated as Additional Judge of Bombay High Court on 17th March 2016.
Justice Makarand Subhash Karnik
Born on 10th of February 1969 at Nashik, Maharashtra State. Completed LL.B in 1991 from Pune University securing First Class with distinction. Enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa on 22nd July, 1991. Since then practiced at the Bombay High Court and appeared in a number of Civil, Criminal, Labour, Service and Constitutional matters. Engaged as a Senior Counsel, Group II to represent the Government of India, so also represented the High Court Administration from 14th April, 2009 till elevation. Appointed as Amicus Curiae in several matters. Elevated as an Additional Judge, Bombay High Court on 17th March, 2016.
Justice Rohit Baban Deo
Justice Bharati Harish Dangre
Born on 10th May, 1968. Obtained degree in LLB from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar College of Law at Nagpur in the year 1990. Obtained a Post Graduate degree in Commercial Laws in the year 1992. Enrolled in September, 1990 and practised in District Court, Nagpur, High Court and extensively handled service matters before the service Tribunals. Appointed as Assistant Government Pleader in 2000. Appointed as Additional Government Pleader in 2007. Appointed as Government Pleader at Nagpur Bench on 26th June, 2014. As a Government Counsel dealt with Civil & Criminal matters and various constitutional issues and several Public Interest Litigations. Was a standing counsel for High Court of Judicature, Nagpur Improvement Trust, MSRDC. Was a Special Counsel for Forest Department. Worked as Contributory Lecturer in Law & Management Studies. Was also a Trained Mediator.
Elevated as Additional Judge of the High Court on 5th June, 2017.
Justice Sarang Vijaykumar Kotwal
Born on 13th April 1968 at Ahmedabad. Completed his schooling in Dhule. Won middle school, High School and NCC Scholarships during his schooling. Stood first in district of Dhule in S.S.C. Examination. Completed Degree course in Bachelor of Engineering (Industrial Electronics) from Pune University. Thereafter completed his law course from Siddhartha Law College, Mumbai.
Enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa on 25th August, 1992. Started practice in the District & Sessions Court at Dhule and from 1993 started his practice in the Bombay High Court. Conducted mostly criminal matters and his special area of interest was conducting criminal trials and appeals. Handled all types of criminal matters. He was appointed in various matters as an Amicus Curiae.He was also appointed on a sub-committee for finalizing common rules for the Original side and Appellant side of Bombay High Court.
Elevated as Additional Judge of Bombay High Court on 05th June 2017.
Justice Riyaz Iqbal Chagla
Born on 22nd October 1969 at Mumbai. Completed his graduation from H.R. College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai University in 1991. Graduated in Law in the year 1993 from University of Cambridge - Downing College.
Enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa on 5th July 1993. Joined the Chambers of Senior Counsel Mr. Darius Khambata (Former Additional Solicitor General and Advocate General).
Practiced as Counsel in the Hon'ble Bombay High Court for over 23 years and also appeared in the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India. Appointed on the Union Panel (Senior Counsel Group - 1) in November, 2009 and represented the Central Government in cases under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, FEMA, NDPS Act etc. Appointed on the State Government Panel - Panel 'A' on 21st September, 2013. During practice as Counsel appeared in Civil, Constitutional, Commercial, Corporate, Intellectual Property, Taxation and Testamentary cases. Appeared and also acted as Arbitrator in several Arbitrations.
Elevated as Additional Judge of Bombay High Court on 5th June 2017.
Justice Manish Pitale
Born on 11th September, 1970 at Nagpur. Graduated from Hindu College, University of Delhi and completed LL.B. from Faculty of Law, University of Delhi. Thereupon, enrolled as an Advocate in 1995 and joined the Chamber of Mr. S.G. Aney, Senior Advocate, at Nagpur. Thereafter, shifted to New Delhi and joined the Chamber of Mr. A.K. Sanghi, Senior Advocate at Supreme Court, New Delhi and worked with him till 2001. Started independent practice in the Supreme Court of India in 2001. Appeared in number of petitions and appeals pertaining to the field of Constitutional Law, Arbitration Law, Commercial Matters, Civil and Criminal Cases. Was the "A" Panel counsel for the State of Maharashtra before the Supreme Court of India. Appeared in important Civil and Criminal cases for the State of Maharashtra. Elevated as an Additional Judge of the Bombay High Court on 5th June, 2017.
Justice Mangesh Shivajirao Patil
He was born on 27th July 1963. Completed Schooling from Bhonsla Military School, Nashik and Graduation in Law from I.L.S. Law College, Pune. He then completed Post Graduation in Law from Pune University.
Practiced in Civil and Criminal Courts at Latur. He was selected as Civil Judge, Junior Division and Judicial Magistrate, First Class and joined at Solapur on 13/05/1992. Got accelerated promotion to the cadre of District and Sessions Judge and stood first in the merit list of the State. Joined as District and Sessions Judge, Satara on 20/03/2002. Was Registrar (Judicial) in the Bombay High Court from 10/05/2010 to 31/01/2014 and then as Registrar General from 01/01/2015 till elevation as an Additional Judge, High Court, Bombay on 05/06/2017.
Justice Prithviraj Keshavrao Chavan
Born on 22nd February, 1963. Completed schooling at various places as father was Doctor in Central Railway. Did B.Sc. (Zoology) from Shivaji University, Kolhapur in 1983. Worked as Development officer in Life Insurance Corporation of India. Obtained LL.B. Degree from Nagpur University in the year 1987 and started Practice in the office of late Hon'ble Shri Justice B.U.Wahane in the High Court of Judicature Bombay, Bench at Nagpur as well as in the District Court, Nagpur from 1987 till 1989.
Appointed as Assistant Public Prosecutor, Registrar of Joint Stock Companies, Sub Registrar at the Union Territory of Diu in 1989. Appointed as Civil Judge, Jr. Dn. & JMFC in June 1992 and posted at Yavatmal.
Promoted in the cadre of District Judge, Amravati in the month of March 2002. Worked as Additional District and Sessions Judge at Amaravati, Bhandara, Gangakhed and Basmat Distt Parbhani. Worked as Member, Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Bombay from June 2008 to September 2009.
Appointed as Registrar Vigilance, (Finance & Budget), Protocol in the High Court, Bombay, from 2009 to 2012.
Was a Judge of City Civil and Sessions Court, Bombay From 1st March, 2012 to February 2014. Dealt with several matters as a Special Judge under MCOCA, POTA and NIA. Delivered a judgment as a Special Judge under the National Investigation Agency Act wherein the accused were convicted for having found in possession of Fake Indian Currency Notes manufactured in the neighbouring country.
Appointed as Chief Judge, Small Causes Court, Bombay, from February 2014 to February 2016.
Transferred to Amravati as Principal District & Sessions Judge with effect from 7.3.2016.
Transferred to Pune as Principal District and Sessions Judge in the month of September 2016.
Delivered Lecture on evidentiary value of Forensic Science, Medical evidence and role of Experts in Indian Law at Tata Institute of Social Science, Mumbai.
Attended and participated in the International Conference of Forensic Nano Technology held at Forensic Science University, Gandhinagar, Gujrat on 25.3.2011.
Appointed as a Member for the Board of Studies for Forensic Science at University of Mumbai.
Keenly interested in Forensic Criminology.
During college days, participated in cultural and social activities.
Has Been awarded with Black Belt (One Dan) in karate from Shyorin Ryu - Japan.
Keenly interested in mouth organ and violin.
Elevated as Additional Judge of the High Court of Judicature at Bombay on 5th June, 2017.
Justice Smt. Vibha Vasant Kankanwadi
Born on 24.06.1964 at Bijapur in Karnataka State. Completed B.Com from People's College, Nanded & L.L.B. from Ismailsaheb Mulla Law Collecte, Satara. Holding Diploma in Cyber Law from Asian Law School. Stood 4th in Shivaji University in 1st year L.L.B. Comes from a family of Lawyer and Judicial Officers.
Practiced on civil as well as criminal side at Satara, Pune & Bombay High Court Appellate Side between 1987 to 1992.
Joined the judiciary on 1st July, 1992 as C.J.J.D. & JMFC at Thane. Thereafter worked in the same capacity at Kolhapur and Pune Cantonment.
Promoted as Additional District & Sessions Judge on 26th March, 2002. Worked at Sangli, Jaysingpur, District Kolhapur.
Transferred as Joint Director, Judicial Officers' Training Institute, Nagpur. Was sent on deputation to Maharashtra Judicial Academy at Uttan, Dist. Thane. Imparted training to more than 300-350 Judicial Officers.
Worked as District & Sessions Judge at Nagpur & Sangli.
Promoted as Principal District & Sessions Judge in June 2013. Worked in that position at Wardha & Solapur.
Elevated as Additional Judge of High Court of Judicature at Bombay on 05th June, 2017.
Justice Shriram Madhusudan Modak
Born on 13th November, 1965 at Kalyan, District Thane [Maharashtra] in a reputed and renowned family. Studied in V.P. M's Bedekar College of Commerce and Thane Law College, both affiliated to Mumbai University, and took B. Com. and LL. B. Degrees in 1986 and 1989 respectively.
Enrolled as an Advocate on 4th August, 1989. Prior to joining the Judiciary, practised as an Advocate at Kalyan, Thane, Ulhasnagar, Murbad and Shahapur Talukas of Thane District, District Courts, Thane and Kalyan, and the Bombay High Court, for eighteen years. Handled Civil, Criminal, Matrimonial, Revenue, Co-operative and Consumer cases and conducted Sessions trials. These included Externment matters, Chapter Cases, Appeals under Essential Commodities Act, Appeals under Arms Act before different Police Authorities, Cheques Bouncing Cases and Bank matters. Represented Petroleum Dealer in Arbitration Proceedings of Oil Companies. Appointed as a Special Public Prosecutor by Govt. of Maharashtra in a Bank Fraud case by its employees. Was also a Standing Counsel for civil litigations of National Insurance Company, Maharashtra State Finance Corporation, and for criminal matters of Maharashtra State Electricity Board. Held the briefs for the Co-operative Scheduled Banks, namely the Kalyan Janata Sahakari Bank and Dombivali Nagari Sahakari Bank.
Topped the Merit List of the 2007 Batch as a direct District Judge. Joined the Judiciary on 23rd October, 2007 as a District & Assistant Sessions Judge. Worked as a District Judge, Additional Sessions Judge and Family Court Judge at Nagpur. Transferred and posted as a City Civil Judge, Mumbai. Appointed there as a Special Judge to decide the cases under MCOC Act, POTA Act and NSA Act. Worked as a Registrar, Finance & Budget at Bombay High Court. Transfered to Raigad and worked as a Principal District & Sessions Judge at Alibag from 31st October, 2013 till 28th February, 2016. From 1st March, 2016 to 9th July, 2017, worked as a Chief Judge, Small Causes Court. Lastly, before elevation, posted as a Principal District Judge, Pune, and worked as such from 11th July, 2017 till 10th October, 2018.
Was a Member, Treasurer & President of Educational Institution, Balak Mandir, Sanstha, Kalyan, Member of Educational Institution, Chhatrapati Shikshan Sanstha, Kalyan, Member of Managing Committee of Local Finance Patpedhi, Trustee of a temple and other Trusts, and Secretary of Kalyan Advocates Bar Association.
Justice Nijamoodin Jahiroddin Jamadar
1. Name of the High Court : High Court of Judicature at Bombay
2. Name (full Name) : Jamadar Nijamoddin Jahiroddin
3. Date of Birth : 22nd September, 1972
4. School & College attended : Shri Shahaji High School, Akkalkot, Dist. Solapur, D.A.V. Dayanand Law College, Solapur
5. Educational Qualification : BSL, LLB.
6. Date of Enrollment as an Advocate of the High Court and Where Enrolled : 10th August, 1994. Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa.
7. Type of work done at the Bar and place of practice : District and Sessions Court, Solapur Civil and Criminal matters.
8. Details of Service under the Central or State Government prior to appointment as High Court Judge (where applicable): CJJD - From 1999 to 2002. Metropolitan Magistrate- From 2002 to 2007. District Judge - From 2007 till Appointment as a Judge of High Court.(including postings as i) Registrar - Bombay High Court from 2010-2012 ii) Registrar - Supreme Court of India from 2012-2014 iii) Principal Secretary & R.L.A. from 2015 to 10th October 2018)
9. Date of First appointment to a High Court and name of the Court: 11th October, 2018 Bombay High Court.
Justice Vinay Gajanan Joshi
Born on 14th November, 1962 at Pune. Completed School Education at Solapur and Graduated from Shivaji University, Kolhapur. Did LL.B. (General) from D.A.V. Law College, Solapur and LL.B. (Special) from Shahaji Law College, Kolhapur.
Practiced on Civil and Criminal Side at District Court, Solapur from the year 1986.
Joined Judicial Services as a Civil Judge in May, 1992. Served as Ad-hoc District Judge; City Civil Judge; Officer on Special Duty (OSD), at High Court Bombay; Principal District Judge at Buldhana and Ahmednagar. Also served as Registrar (Inspection), at High Court Bombay and till elevation, as a Principal District Judge, Thane.
Sworn as an Additional Judge of the High Court of Judicature at Bombay on 11th October, 2018.
Justice Rajendra Govind Avachat
Born on 15th March, 1964. Completed education up to graduation i.e. B.Com. at Shirur (Ghodnadi), District Pune.
Did LL.B.(First Class throughout) from I.L.S. Law College, Pune in 1987. Enrolled as an Advocate with Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa in June, 1987. Practised at District Court, Pune and the Court of Civil Judge, Junior Division and Judicial Magistrate, First Class at Ghodnadi.
Joined judiciary as Civil Judge, Junior Division and Judicial Magistrate, First Class in May, 1992. Promoted as Ad-hoc Additional District Judge in October, 2003 and then as District Judge in January, 2008.
Served as Principal District Judge, Kolhapur from May, 2015 to July, 2017 and thereafter, served as Registrar (Vigilance), High Court of Judicature at Bombay.
Elevated as Judge of Bombay High Court on 11th October, 2018.
Justice Avinash Gunwant Gharote
Justice Nitin Bhagawantrao Suryawanshi
Born on 30/05/1966. Completed schooling from Jai Hind High School, Dhule. Completed B.S.L. and L.L.B. Course from Symbiosis Law College, Pune.
Enrolled as an Advocate on 05/08/1988. Started practice at District and Sessions Court, Dhule with Father Advocate B.P. Suryawanshi, a leading Criminal Lawyer. Earned experience of trial work by conducting trials, also conducted Sessions trials at Dhule.
Shifted to Aurangabad High Court Bench in June, 1993 and joined chamber of Senior Shri R.N. Dhorde, Advocate. From 1996 onwards, started independent practice and handled Constitutional, Civil, Criminal, Labour and Service Law matters. Conduced two death sentence confirmation cases.
Was on the panel of Bombay High Court at Aurangabad Bench, represented State Bank of India, various Municipal Councils, Municipal Corporations, District Central Co-operative Bank, Zilla Parishad etc. Was on "A" panel Advocate of State of Maharashtra.
Was unanimous President of Aurangabad High Court Advocates Association for the year 2011-12
Elevated as Additional Judge on 23/08/2019.