Quick Info
| Profession | Judge |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 16/06/1965 |
| Age | 61 years |
| Birthplace | Village Muskarai, Ambedkar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya
21/01/2025
Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya was sworn in as Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court on 21 January 2025. The oath was administered at Raj Niwas in Delhi after his transfer from the Bombay High Court had been approved earlier that month.
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Bio/Wiki
| Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya is a senior Indian Judge currently serving as the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court. He previously served as the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court from July 2023 to January 2025. Before his elevation to the High Court, he was the Chief Standing Counsel for the State of Uttar Pradesh and an advocate specializing in civil and constitutional matters. | |
| Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya is a senior Indian judge serving as the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court. He previously served as the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court from 29/07/2023 to 20/01/2025, and before elevation he was an advocate specializing in civil and constitutional matters and the Chief Standing Counsel for the State of Uttar Pradesh. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 172 cm |
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| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Grey |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Lucknow University, Uttar Pradesh |
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| Educational Qualification | A Bachelor’s degree in Law |
| School | Colvin Taluqdars’ College |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | RA Upadhyay |
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| Mother | Name |
| Spouse | Name |
Career
| Judicial Service |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya is an Indian legal practitioner currently serving as a senior judge at the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court. | |
| 2. He is also a Member of the Administrative Committee of the Allahabad High Court. | |
| 3. The Supreme Court Collegium recommended his appointment as the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court on 5 July 2023. | |
| 4. His father, RA Upadhyay, was a notable lawyer and served as standing counsel to various departments. | |
| 5. Upadhyaya became an advocate at the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh on 11 May 1991. | |
| 6. Before his legal career, he worked as a freelance journalist and contributed articles to newspapers. | |
| 7. In 1991, he began his legal journey in the chambers of senior advocate Mohd Arif Khan. | |
| 8. Upadhyaya later worked in the chambers of senior advocate SK Kalia, becoming the chief standing counsel for the Uttar Pradesh Government at the Lucknow bench in 2007. | |
| 9. Specializing in civil and constitutional matters, he was appointed an additional judge at the Allahabad High Court in 2011. | |
| 10. He became a permanent judge of the Allahabad High Court on 6 August 2013. | |
| 11. In March 2023, he became a senior judge at the Lucknow Bench, ranking as the third most senior judge there. | |
| 12. He was also appointed as a member of the Administrative Committee of the Allahabad High Court. | |
| 13. The Supreme Court Collegium recommended him for the position of Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court on 5 July 2023. | |
| 14. Upadhyaya has delivered guest lectures at prestigious law institutions in India. | |
| 15. His expected retirement date is 15 June 2027. | |
| 16. He completed his schooling from Colvin Taluqdars’ College. | |
| 17. Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya is an Indian legal practitioner currently serving as the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court. |
