G. Rohini
G. Rohini was the Chief justice of Delhi High Court. On 21 April 2014, she became the first woman chief Justice of the Delhi high court.[1] Previously, she was the judge at Andhra Pradesh High Court. She retired as the Chief justice of Delhi High Court on 13.04.2017 on attaining superannuation. Justice Gita Mittal has been appointed as the Acting Chief Justice in her place.
G. Rohini | |
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Chief Justice of Delhi High Court | |
In office 21 April 2014 – 13 April 2017 | |
Nominated by | Collegium of Supreme Court of India |
Appointed by | Pranab Mukherjee |
Preceded by | N. V. Ramana |
Succeeded by | Acting Gita Mittal |
Personal details | |
Born | Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India | 14 April 1955
Early life
G. Rohini was born on 14 April 1955 in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India. She completed her bachelor's degree in science at Osmania University and law at Andhra University College of Law, Visakhapatnam.[2] She was appointed as the judge at Andhra Pradesh High Court in 2001. She previously worked as an advocate, has taken issues like protection of the girl child and working women.[3] She was involved in legal journalism, as a reporter and executive editor of Andhra Pradesh Law Journals.[2]
In October 2017, Rohini was appointed by President of India to examine sub categorization of OBC under Article 340 of Indian Constitution. This decision has been taken to achieve greater social justice and inclusion for all, and specifically members of the Other Backward Classes.[4][5]
References
- "Delhi gets its first woman Chief Justice". The Hindu. 22 April 2014. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
- "The Hon'ble Ms. Justice G. Rohini". National Informatics Centre. Andhra Pradesh High Court. Archived from the original on 17 March 2015. Retrieved 11 March 2014.
- "Delhi HC set to get first woman Chief Justice". The Indian Express. 24 February 2014. Retrieved 11 March 2014.
- "Justice Rohini to head sub-categorisation panel". Press Information Bureau GOI.
- "Justice G. Rohini to head panel on OBC sub-categorization".