Ritu Raj Awasthi
Ritu Raj Awasthi (born 3 July 1960) is an Indian Judge. Presently, he is Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court. He is a former Judge of Allahabad High Court.
Hon'ble Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi | |
|---|---|
| Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court | |
| Assumed office 11 October 2021 | |
| Nominated by | N. V. Ramana |
| Appointed by | Ram Nath Kovind |
| Preceded by | Satish Chandra Sharma (acting) |
| Judge of Allahabad High Court | |
| In office 13 April 2009 – 10 October 2021 | |
| Nominated by | K. G. Balakrishnan |
| Appointed by | Pratibha Patil |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 July 1960 |
| Alma mater | Lucknow University |
Career
Born on 3 July 1960, he was graduated in the year 1980. He was enrolled as an Advocate on 1 February 1987. He has practiced in civil service and educational matters. He was elevated as an Additional Judge of Allahabad High Court on 13 April 2009 and took oath as Permanent Judge on 24 December 2010. He was elevated as Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court on 9 October 2021 and took oath on 11 October 2021.
References
- "Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi of Allahabad HC Set to be the Chief Justice of Karnataka HC". Law Trend. 17 September 2021. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
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