This decision was made during a full court meeting held on April 1.
The Supreme Court of India has honored six retired High Court judges with the designation of Senior Advocate.
This decision was made during a full court meeting held on April 1.
Who Are the Six Judges?
The following former judges have been conferred the prestigious Senior Advocate title:
- Ambadas Haribhau Joshi – Retired judge of the Bombay High Court
- Chander Shekhar – Retired judge of the Delhi High Court
- Cyril Thamarai Selvam – Retired judge of the Madras High Court
- Prithviraj Keshavrao Chavan – Retired judge of the Bombay High Court
- Rajbir Sehrawat – Retired judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court
- Raj Mohan Singh – Retired judge of the Madhya Pradesh High Court
Ambadas Haribhau Joshi – Retired judge of the Bombay High Court
Justice Ambadas Haribhau Joshi is a distinguished former judge of the Bombay High Court with a notable career in the Indian judiciary. Following his tenure on the bench, he served as the chairperson of the Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal in Mumbai from July 2014 to July 2019. In May 2021, Justice Joshi was appointed as the Lokayukta of Goa, a position he assumed through an online oath-taking ceremony administered by the Governor of Maharashtra and Goa, Bhagat Singh Koshyari. Most recently, on April 1, 2025, the Supreme Court of India conferred upon him the designation of Senior Advocate, recognizing his continued contributions to the legal profession post-retirement.
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Chander Shekhar – Retired judge of the Delhi High Court
Justice Chander Shekhar, born on January 26, 1958, in the village of Hasole (Chokath), Tehsil Dehra, District Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, hails from an agricultural family. He completed his schooling at Harcourt Butler Senior Secondary School in New Delhi, pursued a Bachelor of Commerce (Pass) degree from the University of Delhi, and subsequently obtained his LL.B. degree.
In 1982, he enrolled as an advocate with the Bar Council of Delhi, commencing his legal practice across civil, criminal, and industrial domains in the Supreme Court of India, the High Court of Delhi, and various district courts. His judicial career advanced in 2000 when he joined the Delhi Higher Judicial Service.
Throughout his tenure, Justice Shekhar presided over sessions courts, civil courts, and specialized roles such as Judge NDPS, Presiding Officer of the Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal (MACT), Rent Control Tribunal, and Special Judge under the Prevention of Corruption Act for CBI cases. Notably, he efficiently adjudicated the high-profile “Khooni Darwaja Case” involving Maulana Azad Medical College.
Justice Shekhar demonstrated a strong commitment to integrating technology within the judicial system. As Chairman of the Computer Committee for the Delhi District Courts over six years, he played a pivotal role in their computerization. His contributions include authoring “ICT in Delhi Courts,” a comprehensive guide on the courts’ computerization process, and developing a Hindi-format District Courts User Manual to enhance accessibility to justice.
A trained mediator, Justice Shekhar served as the full-time Coordinator of the Mediation Centre at Rohini Courts in 2009, where he was instrumental in its operationalization and in training advocates and judge mediators. His administrative capabilities were further recognized through his appointment as Registrar (Case Flow Management) at the High Court of Delhi in 2010, where he facilitated the disposal of over three thousand matters.
In 2011, he took on the role of Special Secretary (Law) in the Department of Law, Justice and Legislative Affairs for the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, concurrently holding the position of Secretary of Alternative Dispute Resolution and Director of the Delhi Dispute Resolution Society.
Elevated to the position of Permanent Judge of the High Court of Delhi on November 8, 2016, Justice Shekhar’s tenure was marked by significant case disposals and contributions to legal literature.
He presided over tribunals addressing sensitive national security issues, particularly concerning banned organizations like Jamaat-e-Islami, Jammu & Kashmir (JeI), and Jammu & Kashmir Liberation Front (Mohd. Yasin Malik Faction) (JKLF-Y) under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. Justice Chander Shekhar retired from his judicial duties on January 25, 2020.
Cyril Thamarai Selvam – Retired judge of the Madras High Court
Justice Cyril Thamarai Selvam is a retired judge of the Madras High Court. During his tenure, he presided over several significant cases, contributing to the judicial landscape of Tamil Nadu. After retirement, he was appointed as the Chairman of the Police Complaints Authority in Tamil Nadu, overseeing grievances against police misconduct. His judgments and legal interpretations have been notable in various fields of law, including criminal and constitutional matters.
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Justice Prithviraj Keshavrao Chavan
Born on February 22, 1963, Justice Prithviraj Keshavrao Chavan completed his schooling at various locations due to his father’s occupation as a doctor in the Central Railway. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology from Shivaji University, Kolhapur, in 1983. Following this, he worked as a Development Officer at the Life Insurance Corporation of India. In 1987, he obtained his LL.B. degree from Nagpur University and commenced his legal practice under the mentorship of the late Justice B.U. Wahane at the Bombay High Court’s Nagpur Bench, as well as in the District Court of Nagpur, until 1989.
Justice Rajbir Sehrawat
Justice Rajbir Sehrawat was born on October 31, 1962, in Village Jagsi, District Sonepat, Haryana. His father, the late Shri Ram Sarup Sehrawat, was a farmer. Justice Sehrawat pursued his legal career and was appointed as a judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court on July 10, 2017. He served in this capacity until his retirement on October 30, 2024.
Justice Raj Mohan Singh
Born on August 18, 1962, in Bhiwani, Haryana, Justice Raj Mohan Singh hails from a prominent Rajput family. His great-great-grandfather, Sardar Bahadur Capt. Umda Singh, was a notable figure. Justice Singh was initially appointed as a judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court on September 25, 2014. He was later transferred to the Madhya Pradesh High Court, where he served until his retirement on August 17, 2024.
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