Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rajiv Shakdher

Justice Rajiv Shakdher, B.Com.(Hons.), C.A., LL.B.- Graduated in B.Com. (Hons.) from Delhi University in 1984. Obtained LL.B. degree from Law Faculty, University of Delhi in 1987. Enrolled as an Advocate on 19 November 1987. Completed Chartered Accountancy from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India in 1987. Admitted as an Associate Member with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India on 29th January 1988. As a chevening scholar, pursued Advanced Course in Law at Institute of Advanced Legal Studies from University of London in 1994. Was designated as Senior Advocate on 8th December 2005. Practiced in the Supreme Court of India, High Court of Delhi and other High Courts of India, Tax Tribunals, and Tribunals dealing with recovery of debts, insolvency, reconstruction and rehabilitation and company law. Has experience in civil litigation, constitutional law, with special emphasis on commercial litigation, corporate and taxation laws. Appointed as Additional Judge of Delhi High Court on 11 April 2008 and a permanent Judge on 17 October 2011. Did a stint in the Madras High Court between 11 April 2016 and January 2018. Presently positioned as a Judge of the Delhi High Court. Has chaired, amongst others, the Information and Technology Committee in the Madras High Court and holds the same position in the Delhi High Court. Elevated as the Chief Justice of High Court of Himachal Pradesh w.e.f. 25th September, 2024.