SC Collegium Recommends Justice Arun Palli as Chief Justice of J&K and Ladakh High Court

Supreme Court collegium made a significant recommendation for the appointment of Justice Arun Palli as the Chief Justice of the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and Ladakh High Court. This recommendation follows the upcoming retirement of the current Chief Justice, Tashi Rabtan, on April 9, 2025. Justice Palli, a senior judge from the Punjab and Haryana High Court, brings a wealth of experience in law, including expertise in civil, criminal, constitutional, industrial, and labor laws. His elevation to the role of Chief Justice reflects his distinguished career and contributions to the legal fraternity. Justice Palli’s career has been marked by notable milestones, including his role as the Additional Advocate General of Punjab, his designation as a senior advocate, and his elevation to the Punjab and Haryana High Court bench in December 2013.

Key Highlights

SC Collegium’s Recommendation

• The collegium recommended Justice Arun Palli as the new Chief Justice of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court.

Retirement of Justice Tashi Rabtan

• The recommendation follows the retirement of current Chief Justice Tashi Rabtan on April 9, 2025.

Justice Palli’s Legal Background

• Born on September 18, 1964, Justice Palli completed his LL.B. from Panjab University, Chandigarh, in 1988, and began his legal practice at the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

Service as Additional Advocate General

• Justice Palli served as the Additional Advocate General of Punjab from 2004 to 2007.

Designation as Senior Advocate

• In April 2007, Justice Palli was designated a Senior Advocate at the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

Elevation to the Bench

• He was appointed to the bench of the Punjab and Haryana High Court on December 28, 2013.

Current Leadership Roles

• Justice Palli has been serving as the Executive Chairman of the Haryana State Legal Service Authority since May 2023 and was nominated as a member of the National Legal Services Authority in October 2023.

Upcoming Transition

• The appointment will ensure a smooth transition at the J&K and Ladakh High Court following Chief Justice Tashi Rabtan’s retirement.