In a significant judicial development, the Supreme Court Collegium has officially recommended Justice Arun Palli, currently serving as a Judge of the Punjab & Haryana High Court, to be appointed as the Chief Justice of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court.
“The Supreme Court Collegium on April 6, 2024, recommended the appointment of Justice Arun Palli as the Chief Justice of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court.”
Here’s a detailed look into the career and contributions of Justice Arun Palli:
- Justice Arun Palli was designated as a Senior Advocate on April 26, 2007.
- Before becoming a judge, he played a prominent role in many complex legal matters.
- He served as Amicus Curiae in several cases, providing valuable assistance to the court.
“Justice Palli appeared in a wide range of matters before the High Court, including both Division and Full Benches, dealing with various legal issues.”
- Justice Palli actively appeared before the Supreme Court of India and the Delhi High Court.
- He also argued numerous critical cases before the Himachal Pradesh High Court.
- His legal expertise extended across different jurisdictions and topics.
- Justice Palli was elevated as a Judge of the Punjab & Haryana High Court on December 28, 2013.
- Since then, he has contributed significantly to the judiciary with balanced judgments and sound legal reasoning.
- On May 31, 2023, Justice Palli was appointed as the Executive Chairman of the Haryana State Legal Services Authority.
- His role involved leading legal aid and services across the state of Haryana.
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- He was nominated as a Member of the Governing Body of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) on October 31, 2023.
- His term is for two years, during which he will contribute to the national agenda of accessible justice.
“Justice Arun Palli has been a member of NALSA's Governing Body since October 31, 2023, and his tenure will last for two years.”
