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Justice Shree Chandrashekhar Recommended as Chief justice of Bombay High Court
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New Delhi – The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended Justice Shree Chandrashekhar, currently a judge of the Bombay High Court, for appointment as the Chief Justice of the same court. The decision,made on August 25,2025,marks a critically important step in the judicial leadership of one of India’s key high courts.
Background and Seniority
Born in May 1965, Justice Chandrashekhar is the most senior judge at the Bombay High Court following the impending retirement of current Chief justice Alok Aradhe in April of next year. His extensive legal background and experience were key factors in the Collegium’s decision.
Did You Know? The Supreme Court Collegium is a body of senior judges responsible for recommending appointments and transfers of judges in the Indian judiciary.
Early Career and legal Practice
Justice Chandrashekhar completed his LL.B.from Campus Law Center, University of Delhi in 1993 and was enrolled with the Delhi State Bar Council in December of the same year. He initially