Justice Vikas Suri

Born: September 5, 1968, Chandigarh
Family Heritage: Progeny of Lala Ganpat Rai Suri (Vakil and Waqai Navis) in service of Sardar Maha Singh and Sardar Charat Singh. Family involved in law practice since 1889.
Education:
- St. John's High School
- Graduated in humanities from Government College Chandigarh
- Graduated in law from Panjab University, Chandigarh
Awards and Achievements:
- Duke of Edinburgh's International Award (Bronze)
- National Cadet Corps Best Cadet (Naval wing) of the Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh & Chandigarh Directorate
- Represented the Country in the Indo-Canada Youth Exchange Program
- Awarded College Colour for two consecutive years

Professional Career

Enrolled as an Advocate in August 1992.
Practiced in different branches of law for 29 years before the High Court, predominantly on the Civil and Constitutional side.
Senior Standing Counsel for Employees' State Insurance Corporation (Haryana Region) since early 2008.
Conducted cases for Bhakra Beas Management Board, Chandigarh Administration as Additional Government Pleader, Haryana Power Utilities, erstwhile Punjab State Electricity Board, Food Corporation of India, and many corporate entities.
Represented the Punjab and Haryana High Court and its subordinate Courts in litigation before the High Court.
Assisted as Amicus Curiae and Court Commissioner in matters of great public importance.
Editor of 'The Lahore Law Times'.
Regional reporter of 'All India Services Law Journal' since 1993 and reporter for 'Indian Law Reports (Punjab and Haryana)' series.
Founder member of the Punjab and Haryana High Court Blood Contributors' Club.
Sworn in as an Additional Judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court on 29.10.2021.

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