Former SC Judge Madan Lokur: Former Supreme Court choose Madan B. Lokur has been appointed Chairman of the United Nations Internal Justice Council (IJC). His tenure will final until 12 November 2028. He was appointed by United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres.
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres wrote a letter to Justice Lokur informing him about his appointment. In the letter, he stated {that a} retired choose of the Supreme Court will lead the council, which may also embrace different eminent jurists. I’m happy to nominate you as the Chairman of the Internal Justice Council as a member, whose tenure will finish on 12 November 2028. Will finish.
Who is Justice Madan B. Lokur?
Justice Madan B. Lokur is an eminent identify in the Indian judiciary. His profession is identified for excellent judicial choices and dedication to social justice. Justice Lokur, 71, began his legislation observe in 1977. He practiced legislation for a few years in Delhi High Court and Supreme Court. Human rights, environmental safety, and judicial reforms have been his essential areas.
Contribution to Supreme Court
His tenure as a Supreme Court choose started on June 4, 2012. Retired on 30 December 2018. He served in the Supreme Court for greater than 6 years, throughout which he gave many vital choices.
Chief Justice of Guwahati and Andhra Pradesh High Court
Justice Lokur served as the Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court. He additionally served as the Chief Justice of Andhra Pradesh High Court. After his excellent companies in the Guwahati and Andhra Pradesh High Courts, he was appointed a choose of the Supreme Court of India on 4 June 2012. In May 2019, Justice Lokur was made a member of the non-resident panel of the Supreme Court of Fiji. His tenure was for 3 years, which was prolonged for one more three years in 2022. Now UN has given him a spot in IJC.
