Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Justice Arun Palli as Chief Justice of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court

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.

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“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:

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• 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.

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“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.”