A distinguished figure in the Allahabad High Court, Justice Gautam Chowdhary brings a rich legacy and diverse experience to the bench. Born into a family with a strong tradition of public service, his journey from a student of Allahabad University to a respected judge reflects a deep commitment to justice and social reform.
Justice Chowdhary hails from a renowned family in Allahabad. His grandfather, Mr. Shyam Lal, was honored with the title ‘Rai Sahab Chowdhary’ during British rule and later served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) twice after India's independence. His father, Chaudhary Chunni Lal, was a practicing Advocate at the Allahabad High Court before becoming a member of the U.P. Public Service Commission and subsequently a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha.
He completed his schooling at Boys’ High School and Intermediate College, and Government Inter College (G.I.C) Allahabad, before graduating from the University of Allahabad and completing his LL.B.
Enrolled as an Advocate on March 6, 1993, Justice Chowdhary gained extensive experience practicing in Civil, Labour Law, Constitutional, and Revenue Services. He served as a Standing Counsel for Zila Panchayat, Mirzapur (1995-2000), and Nagar Panchayat Ahiraura Mirzapur (1998-2004). Additionally, he was a brief holder for the State of U.P. from 1998 to 2000 and Standing Counsel for Indian Railway from 2000 to 2011.
Justice Chowdhary also ventured into social work and contested the election for Member of Parliament from Kaushambi in 2009. He served as Standing Counsel for Ruhelkhand University, Bareilly, from 2009 to 2019, and as panel counsel for the Government of India, also holding the position of Additional Chief Standing Counsel. His exemplary academic record and diverse legal experience culminated in his elevation as a Judge of the Allahabad High Court on December 12, 2019.
Since his elevation, Justice Chowdhary has demonstrated a strong commitment to upholding the law and delivering fair and unbiased judgments. Notably, he has pronounced over 21,000 judgments in Hindi, reflecting his dedication to promoting the use of the mother tongue in legal proceedings. Took oath as Permanent Judge on Mar 26, 2021.
