Manmohan
About Manmohan
Manmohan is the Acting Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court, born on December 17, 1962, in Delhi. He has a distinguished legal career, having practiced in the Supreme Court of India and the High Court of Delhi, and has handled various significant cases.
Acting Chief Justice Manmohan
Manmohan is serving as the Acting Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court as of November 9, 2023. With a career that spans over three decades in the legal field, he brings extensive experience in handling high-profile cases. He has previously been appointed as Additional Judge on March 13, 2008, and became a Permanent Judge on December 17, 2009.
Manmohan's Educational Background
Manmohan completed his schooling at Modern School on Barakhamba Road in Delhi. He earned a B.A. (Hons.) degree in History from Hindu College, which is affiliated with the University of Delhi. He later attended the Campus Law Centre, University of Delhi, where he received his LL.B. in 1987.
Legal Career and Advocacy of Manmohan
Manmohan enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council of Delhi in 1987. Throughout his career, he has primarily practiced in the Supreme Court of India and the High Court of Delhi, specializing in areas such as Civil, Criminal, Constitutional, Taxation, Arbitration, Trademark, and Service litigation. He also served as the Senior Panel Advocate for the Government of India in both the High Court of Delhi and the Supreme Court of India. He was designated as a Senior Advocate by the High Court of Delhi on January 18, 2003.
Notable Cases Handled by Manmohan
Manmohan has been involved in various significant legal cases, including the Dabhol Power Company, the Hyderabad Nizam’s Jewellery Trust matter, a dispute involving the Claridges Hotel, cases concerning the Modi family, Gujarat Ambuja Cement’s sales tax issues, and the Fatehpur Sikri encroachment matter. His expertise and involvement in these high-profile cases have earned him a reputation in the legal community.
Extra Judicial Interests of Manmohan
Apart from his judicial responsibilities, Manmohan takes an active interest in extra judicial activities. He has addressed and participated in numerous seminars and conferences both nationally and internationally, contributing to discussions on various legal and judiciary-related topics.