The Union Government has appointed Justice Nitin Madhukar Jamdar as the Acting Chief Justice of Bombay High Court. The office of Chief Justice of Bombay High Court was vacant due to retirement of Justice Ramesh Deokinandan Dhanuka.
The Notification issued by Ministry of Law & Justice stated that,
In exercise of the power conferred by Article 223 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint, Shri Justice Nitin Madhukar Jamdar, Judge of Bombay High Court, to perform the duties of the office of the Chief Justice of that High Court with effect from 31.05.2023 consequent upon the retirement of Shri Justice Ramesh Deokinandan Dhanuka, Chief Justice, Bombay High Court on 30.05.2023.
About Justice Nitin Madhukar Jamdar:
- Born in Solapur into a family of lawyers, being the third generation to pursue a career in the legal field.
- Having received education in different schools across Maharashtra, obtained degrees in Commerce and Law from Sydenham Commerce College and Government Law College, Mumbai.
- Practised at the Bombay High Court in diverse fields, primarily in administrative and constitutional law. Represented various public bodies such as the Zilla Parishads, Municipal Councils, Municipal Corporations, and Universities. Also represented the Bar Council of India and the High Court administration. Was Senior Standing Counsel for the Union of India.
- Was appointed as a judge of the Bombay High Court on 23 January 2012.
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