Description
Justice Uday Umesh Lalit
A prominent figure in the Supreme Court of India, Justice Uday Umesh Lalit's career is distinguished by his expertise in criminal law and his tenure as the Chief Justice of India.
Early Life and Education
Born on November 9, 1957, Justice Lalit embarked on his legal career after enrolling as an Advocate in June 1983.
Professional Career
- Advocate: Practiced in the High Court of Bombay until December 1985, then shifted to Delhi in January 1986.
- Senior Advocate: Designated as Senior Advocate by the Supreme Court in April 2004.
- Amicus Curiae: Appeared as Amicus Curiae in numerous significant matters.
- Special Public Prosecutor: Appointed Special Public Prosecutor for CBI in 2G matters under Supreme Court orders.
- Supreme Court Legal Services Committee: Served two terms as a member.
- Judge: Appointed Judge of the Supreme Court of India on August 13, 2014.
- Chief Justice of India: Elevated as the Chief Justice of India w.e.f. 27.08.2022.
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Notable Contributions
Justice Lalit's career is marked by his significant contributions to criminal law and his role in key cases before the Supreme Court.
