Chandra Dhari Singh
About Chandra Dhari Singh
Chandra Dhari Singh is a Permanent Judge at the Delhi High Court, with extensive experience in various legal matters and significant roles in legal associations.
Education and Expertise
Chandra Dhari Singh graduated with a degree in Law from Delhi University in 1993. He has developed extensive expertise in various legal domains including Service Law, Labour Laws, Electricity Laws, Excise and Custom related matters, Contractual Obligations, Suits, Complaint Cases under the Negotiable Instrument Act, Arbitration Matters, Educational Matters, and Corporate and Industry-related matters.
Legal Career and Practice
Chandra Dhari Singh was enrolled as an advocate on July 20, 1994. He has practiced in the Supreme Court of India as an Advocate-on-Record. His legal practice also includes appearing before the Delhi High Court, other High Courts, Trial Courts, Tribunals, and Commissions handling both civil and criminal matters. Notably, he has represented numerous significant clients including the University of Lucknow, the Steel Authority of India Ltd., and Hindustan Copper Ltd. in the Supreme Court.
Judicial Roles and Appointments
Appointed as Additional Advocate General for the State of Chhattisgarh, Chandra Dhari Singh has also served as Standing Counsel for the States of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand. He was Senior Panel Counsel for the Union of India and has been actively involved in major cases, appearing before the Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court of India. Additionally, he held positions as Joint Secretary of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and Honorary Secretary of the Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA). On September 22, 2017, he was appointed as an Additional Judge and took oath as a Permanent Judge on September 6, 2019.
Transfer to Delhi High Court
Chandra Dhari Singh was transferred to the Delhi High Court on October 11, 2021. His contributions and extensive legal experience continue to play an important role in his duties as a Permanent Judge.