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ProfessionJudge
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth22/11/1962
Age63 years
BirthplaceDelhi

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Bio/Wiki

NicknameSiddhu

Physical Stats & More

Height170 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorGrey

Educational Qualification(s)

Bachelor of Arts with History HonoursHindu College, Delhi University
LLBCampus Law Centre, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi
SchoolingArmy Public School

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

FatherPushp Raj Mridul (P. R. Mridul) (senior advocate, Additional Judge Bombay High Court)
MotherAruna Mridul (homemaker)
SiblingsPankaj Mridul (younger brother), Sandhya Mridul (younger sister, Bollywood actress)
SpouseMadhurima Mridul (lawyer)
ChildrenHe has a daughter

Career

Judicial Service
Service Years1986-2024
Designation(s)
  • Standing Counsel for the Union of India
  • Senior Panel Counsel for the Union of India
  • Honorary Secretary in the Bar Council of Delhi
  • Vice Chairman of the Bar Council of Delhi
  • Additional Judge of the Delhi High Court
  • Permanent Judge of the Delhi High Court
  • Chief Justice of Manipur High Court
Specializations
  • Writ and Writ Appellate Jurisdictions
  • Civil Original and Appellate Jurisdictions
  • Company Jurisdictions
  • Criminal Jurisdictions
Bar Council Membership
Terms1992-1998, 1998-2003
RolesMember of Disciplinary Committee
Notable Achievements
  • Designated as Senior Advocate in May 2006
  • Appointed to governing council of National Law University, Delhi in February 2021
  • Inaugurated Delhi Mediation Centre and High Court Mediation Centre of Manipur High Court

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Siddharth Mridul is currently a judge at the High Court of Delhi. The Supreme Court Collegium recommended him as the Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court on 5 July 2023.
2. He hails from a middle-class family in Delhi and has a keen interest in cricket since his school days.
3. Siddharth became a member of the Bar Council of Delhi on 24 July 1986 and began his legal career as an advocate in the High Court of Delhi.
4. Throughout his career, he handled various legal matters in different jurisdictions and courts, including prestigious ones like The High Court of Judicature at Bombay.
5. In 2004, he was appointed as the Standing Counsel for the Union of India, and later as the Senior Panel Counsel, showcasing his legal expertise.
6. Siddharth was designated as a senior advocate in May 2006, recognizing his significant contributions to the legal profession.
7. He served in important roles within the Bar Council of Delhi and actively participated in committees addressing critical issues.
8. Elevated to Additional Judge in the Delhi High Court in March 2008, Siddharth became a Permanent Judge in May 2009.
9. In February 2021, he was appointed to the governing council of National Law University, Delhi, by Chief Justice DN Patel.
10. He was recommended as Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court on 5 July 2023 by the Supreme Court Collegium.
11. Beyond his legal career, Siddharth enjoyed fixing toy cars in his childhood and has a deep passion for reading books, particularly the works of Louis L’Amour.
12. In the face of adversity, when he lost his father in 1984, Siddharth took on the responsibility of caring for his siblings and family.
13. For two terms, Siddharth served as a Member of the Bar Council of Delhi, contributing significantly to the legal profession.
14. He was appointed Additional Judge of the Delhi High Court effective 13 March 2008 and Permanent Judge on 26 May 2009.
15. He served as Chief Justice of Manipur High Court from 20 October 2023 to 21 November 2024.
16. Siddharth Mridul is a retired judge of the Delhi High Court and former Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court.
17. Throughout his career, he handled various legal matters in different jurisdictions and courts, including The High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Karnataka High Court at Bangalore, Rajasthan High Court at Jaipur, Income-Tax Appellate Tribunal, Company Law Board, and National and State Consumer Dispute Redress Commissions.
18. He was designated as a senior advocate in May 2006, recognizing his significant contributions to the legal profession.
19. He was appointed Member in various committees by the High Court of Delhi, including one to suggest and implement measures for efficient functioning of Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi.
20. As Chief Justice of Manipur High Court, he exercised the Court's constitutional prerogative under Article 226 and passed significant Orders and Judgments that serve as strong judicial precedents.
21. He authored numerous judgments during his tenure as Judge of Delhi High Court with far-reaching consequences on constitutional liberties and personal liberty.
22. Notable judgment: Shadab Khairi v. State (2018) - held that a senior citizen is entitled to institute an application seeking eviction of his son, daughter or other legal heir from his self-acquired property on the ground of ill-treatment and non-maintenance.
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