Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan appointed officiating Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court
Shimla, April 18
In exercise of the power conferred by Article 223 of the Constitution of India, the President has appointed Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan, the senior-most puisne Judge of the Himachal Pradesh High Court, to perform the duties of the office of the Chief Justice of that High Court with effect from 20.04.2023. This appointment will be made consequent upon the retirement of Justice Sabina, who was the Acting Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court.
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As the senior-most Judge of the High Court, Justice Chauhan brings with him a wealth of experience and knowledge to the position.
The appointment of Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan as the officiating Chief Justice has been welcomed by legal experts and members of the judiciary in Himachal Pradesh. They have expressed their confidence in his ability to uphold the principles of justice and fairness and to ensure the smooth functioning of the High Court.
Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan was born on 9.1.1964 in Tehsil Rohru. He did his schooling from Bishop Cotton School, Shimla and was the School Captain.
He graduated with Honours from DAV College, Chandigarh and thereafter obtained degree in Law from Panjab University, Chandigarh. He was enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council of Himachal Pradesh in 1989 and joined illustrious chamber of Lala Chhabil Dass, Advocate. He started practice in High Court of Himachal Pradesh and practiced in all branches of law.
Prior to elevation, he was Standing Counsel-cum- Legal Advisor to H.P. State Electricity Board Ltd. and earlier to that was Standing Counsel-cum- Legal Advisor to H.P. State Civil Supplies Corporation. He conducted cases of various departments including Boards, Corporations, Financial Institutions, Public and Private Companies, Educational Institutions and Cooperative Societies etc. He had been actively associated with the Legal Aid Programmes.
He was elevated as Additional Judge of the High Court of Himachal Pradesh and assumed the Office as such on 23.2.2014 (F.N). He took oath as Judge of the High Court of Himachal Pradesh on 30th November 2014 (Forenoon).
During his tenure as a Judge of the High Court, Justice Chauhan has presided over several important cases, including cases related to land acquisition, environment protection, and human rights. He is known for his impartiality and his commitment to upholding the rule of law.
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