Govind Mathur
Govind Mathur (born 14 April 1959) is an Indian Judge.[1] He is former Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court and former Judge of Allahabad High Court and Rajasthan High Court.
Hon'ble Chief Justice (Retd.) Govind Mathur | |
|---|---|
| Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court | |
| In office 14 November 2018 – 13 April 2021 | |
| Nominated by | Ranjan Gogoi |
| Appointed by | Ram Nath Kovind |
| Judge of Allahabad High Court | |
| In office 21 November 2017 – 13 November 2018 | |
| Nominated by | Dipak Misra |
| Appointed by | Ram Nath Kovind |
| Judge of Rajasthan High Court | |
| In office 2 September 2004 – 20 November 2017 | |
| Nominated by | Ramesh Chandra Lahoti |
| Appointed by | A. P. J. Abdul Kalam |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 April 1959 |
Career
Hon'ble Mr. Justice Govind Mathur was appointed additional judge of Rajasthan High Court on 2 September 2004. He was promoted to permanent judge on 29 May 2006.
He was transferred to Allahabad High Court on 21 November 2017.
On 24 October 2018,[2] being the senior most Justice of court, he was appointed acting Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court.[3] On 10 November 2018, he was appointed Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court.[4]
On 14 November 2018, he took oath as Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court. He retired on 13 April 2021.
Justice Mathur frequently adopted a pro-human rights, pro-privacy, and pro-free speech approach while deciding issues and believed in the Court's duty as a guardian of fundamental rights.
References
- "List of High Court Judges | Department of Justice | Ministry of Law & Justice | GoI". doj.gov.in. Retrieved 25 October 2018.
- "Hon'ble Mr. Justice Govind Mathur". Retrieved 23 October 2018.
- "Justice Govind Mathur to take charge as Acting Chief Justice of Allahabad HC tomorrow [Read Notification] - Bar & Bench". Bar & Bench. 23 October 2018. Retrieved 25 October 2018.
- "Justice Govind Mathur appointed as CJ of Allahabad High Court" (PDF).