Quick Info
| Profession | High Court Judge |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 12/07/1964 |
| Age | 62 years |
| Birthplace | Gangtok, Sikkim, India |
Latest News about Meenakshi Madan Rai
11/07/2026
Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai retired as Chief Justice of the Patna High Court on 11 July 2026, after serving in that post for a brief tenure. Her retirement marked the end of a judicial career that had included service as a judge of the Sikkim High Court and multiple spells as Acting Chief Justice there.
14/12/2025
President Droupadi Murmu designated Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai as the Acting Chief Justice of the Sikkim High Court on 14 December 2025. The appointment followed the retirement of the outgoing chief justice and placed her in charge as the senior-most judge of the court.
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| Eye Colour | Black |
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| Hair Colour | Black |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Address | NAHUM KHIM, M.M. Rasaily Road, Sichey, Gangtok, Sikkim (Pin. 737101) |
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| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Husband/Spouse | Roger R. Rai (former Managing Director of Sikkim Industrial Development Corporation) | ||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Completed matriculation in 1980 and senior secondary education in 1983. | |
| 2. Received a Merit Scholarship from the Government of Sikkim during her graduation. | |
| 3. Enrolled in the Bar Association of Delhi in 1990. | |
| 4. Became the first woman from Sikkim to be appointed as a Judicial Magistrate and Civil Judge. | |
| 5. Became the second woman to head the Patna High Court. |