Justice Madan B. Lokur

Lokur, Madan Bhimarao, B.A. (Hist. Hons.), LL.B. - Born on 31st December, 1953. Studied in Modern School, New Delhi till 1968 and passed ISCE examination in 1970-71 from St.Josephs Collegiate, Allahabad. Graduated in History (Hons.) from St.Stephen's College, Delhi University in 1974. Obtained LL.B. degree from Law Faculty, Delhi University in 1977. Enrolled as an Advocate on 28th July, 1977. Practiced in the Supreme Court of India and the Delhi High Court. Qualified the examination and enrolled as an Advocate-on-Record in the Supreme Court in 1981. Has vast experience in Civil, Criminal, Constitutional, Revenue and Service laws. Was appointed as Junior Standing Counsel for the Income-tax Department in 1981. Was appointed as the Editor, ILR (Delhi Series) in February, 1983 and continued as such till elevation. Was Central Government Standing Counsel from December, 1990 to December, 1996 during which period had handled all kinds of cases on behalf of the Central Government including criminal trials in respect of economic offences. Was designated as Senior Advocate in February, 1997. Was appointed as Additional Solicitor General of India on 14th July, 1998 and continued as such till appointed as an Additional Judge of Delhi High Court on 19th February, 1999 and Permanent Judge of that High Court on 5th July, 1999. Due to retire on 31st December, 2015.

Elevated as the Acting Chief Justice of Delhi High Court w.e.f. 13-02-2010 to 21-05-2010.

Elevated as the Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court w.e.f. 24-06-2010.