Breaking News: Justice Chandrashekhar to be Bombay HC Chief Justice: From Ranchi bench to Mumbai’s helm
SUMAN K SHRIVASTAVA Ranchi, August 25: Justice Shree Chandrashekhar’s deep-rooted association with the Jharkhand judiciary came full circle when the Supreme…
SUMAN K SHRIVASTAVA
Ranchi, August 25: Justice Shree Chandrashekhar’s deep-rooted association with the Jharkhand judiciary came full circle when the Supreme Court Collegium—during its August 25, 2025, meeting—recommended his appointment as Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court. His long service in Ranchi, including tenure as Acting Chief Justice from December 29, 2023, underscores his enduring bond with the region’s judicial heritage.
Judicial Journey: Transfers via Rajasthan and Final Move to Bombay.
Following his Jharkhand tenure, Justice Chandrashekhar was transferred to the Rajasthan High Court in December 2024. Subsequently, on May 26, 2025, the Supreme Court Collegium proposed his shift to the Bombay High Court, a recommendation formalized by the central government on July 14.
He took oath as a judge in Bombay on July 21, 2025—with his induction boosting the court’s sanctioned strength to 66.
Legal Legacy: 3,500 Supreme Court Cases, 140 Reported Judgments
Justice Chandrashekhar’s prosecutorial legacy is marked by about 3,500 cases argued before the Supreme Court and appearances in approximately 140 reported judgments, reflecting a prolific career at the highest judicial forum.
He also served as Standing Counsel for the All-India Council for Technical Education and the State of Jharkhand, representing high-profile bodies like the Bihar State Housing Board, Jharkhand State Electricity Board, and Indian Council of Agricultural Research.
Background & Education: Delhi Practice to High Court Heights
Born on 25 May 1965, Justice Chandrashekhar completed his LLB at the Campus Law Centre, University of Delhi (1993), and enrolled as an advocate on 9 December 1993.
Beginning his practice in Delhi, he honed expertise across civil and criminal domains for nearly two decades before ascending to the bench as an Additional Judge in the Jharkhand High Court (January 17, 2013); he became a permanent judge on June 27, 2014.
Justice Chandrashekhar’s ascension to Bombay High Court Chief Justiceship reflects not only his distinguished legal repertoire but also highlights the judiciary’s practice of cross-pollination—bringing seasoned judges from different states to strengthen bench versatility and uphold the collegium’s principle of institutional equity.
