GANDHINAGAR: The Supreme Court collegium has put forth a recommendation for the appointment of Justice Sunita Agarwal as the Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court.
Following the retirement of Justice Sonia Gokani earlier this year, the position has remained unoccupied.
In the interim, Justice Ashish Desai, also known as AJ Desai, has assumed the role of Acting Chief Justice, overseeing the affairs of the Gujarat High Court.
However, the appointment of Justice Agarwal is subject to the approval of the Central Government. Should this recommendation be endorsed, it will be a groundbreaking moment as Justice Agarwal will become the first woman Chief Justice of any High Court in India, thereby making a significant stride towards achieving gender diversity in the higher echelons of the country's judiciary.
Born on April 30, 1966, Justice Agarwal has enjoyed a distinguished career in the field of law and judiciary. She obtained her law degree from Awadh University in 1989 and was enrolled as an advocate on December 16, 1990. Over the course of her career, she gained extensive experience practicing in civil matters at the Allahabad High Court.
On November 21, 2011, Justice Agarwal was elevated to the position of an Additional Judge, commencing her judicial tenure.
Her competence and unwavering dedication led to her appointment as a Permanent Judge on August 6, 2013.
Continuing on her journey in the judicial realm, Justice Agarwal is set to retire on April 29, 2028.
The potential elevation of Justice Agarwal to the esteemed position of Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court will undoubtedly serve as a defining moment in her illustrious career and a significant milestone for women in the Indian judiciary.
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