In a significant move aimed at administrative restructuring, the Allahabad High Court has ordered the transfer of 582 judicial officers across Uttar Pradesh. This major reshuffle, termed the "Annual Transfer-2025," was officially announced on Sunday evening by Satish Kumar Pushkar, Joint Registrar of the Allahabad High Court.
Detailed Overview of the Transfers
The comprehensive transfer order includes judicial officers from various levels:
- 236 Additional District and Session Judges
- 207 Civil Judges (Senior Division)
- 139 Civil Judges (Junior Division)
The judges have been instructed to assume their new roles immediately, ensuring minimal disruption in judicial proceedings across the state.
Among the affected districts, Kanpur witnessed the highest number of transfers, with 13 judicial officers reassigned. Aligarh and Bareilly followed closely, with 11 and 5 transfers, respectively. This restructuring aims to streamline the judicial process and enhance efficiency in the state’s legal framework.
Key Transfer: Judge Ravi Kumar Diwakar
One of the most notable transfers in this reshuffle is that of Judge Ravi Kumar Diwakar, who previously served in Bareilly. He has now been reassigned to the Chitrakoot District Court.
Judge Diwakar gained widespread recognition for his pivotal ruling on the Gyanvapi Mosque survey case in Varanasi. His tenure in Bareilly also saw other significant judicial actions, including issuing a non-bailable warrant against prominent Islamic cleric Maulana Tauqeer Raza.
“Judge Ravi Kumar Diwakar’s judgments have often referenced religious texts, bringing his judicial approach into public focus,” noted a senior legal expert.
This large-scale judicial transfer is part of an effort to enhance judicial efficiency, address administrative concerns, and ensure impartiality in legal proceedings. The move is expected to bring new perspectives to different courts across the state, promoting a fair and balanced legal system.