Ashish Jitendra Desai (born 5 July 1962) is an Indian Judge.[1] At present, he is the Chief Justice of Kerala High Court. He was Acting Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court previously.[2][3]
Hon'ble Chief Justice Ashish Jitendra Desai | |
|---|---|
| Chief Justice of Kerala High Court | |
| Assumed office 22 July 2023 | |
| Nominated by | Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud |
| Appointed by | Droupadi Murmu |
| Acting Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court | |
| In office 26 February 2023 – 21 July 2023 | |
| Appointed by | Droupadi Murmu |
| Judge of Gujarat High Court | |
| In office 21 November 2011 – 25 February 2023 | |
| Nominated by | S. H. Kapadia |
| Appointed by | Pratibha Patil |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 July 1962 Vadodara |
Career edit
Justice Desai obtained an undergraduate degree in economics from St. Xavier's College, Ahmedabad, and law degree from Sir L. A. Shah Law College, Ahmedabad. Initially, he worked at the law office of M. C. Bhatt and D. M. Bhatt. He practiced law first at City Civil and Sessions Court in Ahmedabad, then at Gujarat High Court. He became Additional Judge of High Court of Gujarat in 2011, and was confirmed as permanent judge in 2013.[4][5][6][7]
References edit
- ^ Sharma, Sheenu (24 February 2023). "Breaking News, February 24 | HIGHLIGHTS". www.indiatvnews.com. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ Bench, Bar &. "Justice Ashish Jitendra Desai appointed Acting Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court". Bar and Bench - Indian Legal news. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ "Justice Ashish J Desai appointed Chief Justice of Kerala High Court". News9live. 20 July 2023. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
- ^ "Ashish Desai is acting Chief Justice of Guj HC". Ahmedabad Mirror. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
- ^ Upadhyay, Sparsh (24 February 2023). "Justice Ashish Jitendra Desai Appointed As The Acting Chief Justice Of Gujarat High Court". www.livelaw.in. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
- ^ "Justice A J Desai appointed as acting Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court". DeshGujarat. 25 February 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
- ^ VoI, Team (24 February 2023). "Justice Ashish Jitendra Desai To Be Gujarat HC Acting Chief Justice". Vibes Of India. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
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