Sanjay Karol
Sanjay Karol (born: 23 August 1961) is an Indian Judge. Presently, he is Chief Justice of Patna High Court. He is former Chief Justice of Tripura High Court. He is also former Judge and Acting Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court.
Hon'ble Chief Justice Sanjay Karol | |
|---|---|
| Chief Justice of Patna High Court | |
| Assumed office 11 November 2019 | |
| Nominated by | Ranjan Gogoi |
| Appointed by | Ram Nath Kovind |
| Chief Justice of Tripura High Court | |
| In office 14 November 2018 – 10 November 2019 | |
| Nominated by | Ranjan Gogoi |
| Appointed by | Ram Nath Kovind |
| Judge of Himachal Pradesh High Court | |
| In office 8 March 2007 – 13 November 2018 Acting Chief Justice: 25 April 2017 – 5 October 2018 | |
| Nominated by | K. G. Balakrishnan |
| Appointed by | A. P. J. Abdul Kalam |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 August 1961 Shimla |
| Alma mater | Himachal Pradesh University |
Career
Karol was born in Shimla in 1961 in a Sood family. He passed from St. Edward's School, Shimla and graduated with History Honours from Government College, Sanjauli. Karol obtained Law degree from Himachal Pradesh University and in 1983 he was enrolled as an advocate, practiced in various courts. He was appointed as an additional judge of the Himachal Pradesh High Court and also served as Acting Chief Justice of the High Court from 25 April 2017.[1][2] Justice Karol became the fourth Chief Justice of Tripura High Court on 14 November 2018. He was transferred as Chief Justice of Patna High Court on 11 November 2019.[3][4]
References
- ^ "Looking back at magnificent tenure of Justice Sanjay Karol at HP High Court". Retrieved 6 December 2018.
- ^ "Two judges of Himachal High Court take oath". India Today. PTI. 8 January 2018. Retrieved 7 June 2019.
- ^ "Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Karol". Retrieved 6 December 2018.
- ^ "Sanjay Karol sworn in as new chief justice of Tripura HC". Retrieved 6 December 2018.