Description
Justice Lokeshwar Singh Panta
A notable figure in the Indian judicial system, Justice Lokeshwar Singh Panta's career spans various legal roles and significant contributions to the judiciary.
Early Life and Education
Born on April 23, 1944, in Tehsil Jubbal, District Shimla, Justice Panta obtained his LL.B. degree from Delhi University in 1970 after completing his graduation.
Legal Practice
Justice Panta enrolled as an Advocate on July 22, 1970, and practiced in the High Court of Himachal Pradesh, specializing in Service Matters, Constitutional and Administrative Law, Civil & Labour Law, Criminal Law, and Taxation.
Professional Associations
He held positions such as Secretary (1976-77) and Vice-President (1986-87 and 1988) of the High Court Bar Association. He also served as President of the High Court Bar Association from 1988 to 1989.
Government Service
Appointed as Deputy Advocate General of Himachal Pradesh on February 28, 1980, Justice Panta represented the State before the Central Administrative Tribunal and H.P. State Administrative Tribunal. He also functioned as Advocate General from December 1988 to March 1989.
Additional Roles
Justice Panta appeared as counsel for H.P. Vidhan Sabha before Lokayukta and served as Vigilance Officer in the Department of Advocate General of Himachal Pradesh. He was a life member of the Executive Committee of the Indian Law Institute and a member of the Executive Council for the All India Law Institute (State Unit).
Judicial Appointments
Justice Panta was appointed Additional Judge of the High Court of Himachal Pradesh on August 20, 1991, and became a permanent Judge on July 28, 1995. He served as Executive Chairman of the Himachal Pradesh State Legal Services Authority from December 26, 1995. Justice Panta was appointed as Judge of the Supreme Court of India on February 3, 2006, and retired on April 23, 2009.
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