Vibhu Bakhru
Hon'ble Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru | |
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| 35th Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court | |
| Assumed office 19 July 2025 | |
| Nominated by | B. R. Gavai |
| Appointed by | Droupadi Murmu |
| Preceded by |
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| Judge of Delhi High Court | |
| In office 17 April 2013 – 18 July 2025 Acting CJ : 5 December 2024 – 20 January 2025 | |
| Nominated by | Altamas Kabir |
| Appointed by | Pranab Mukherjee |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 November 1966 Nagpur |
| Education | B.Com. C.A. |
| Alma mater | Delhi University, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India |
Vibhu Bakhru (born on 2 November 1966) is an Indian jurist, currently serving as the Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court.[1][2] Previously, he has also served as a judge of the Delhi High Court.[3] He had also served as Acting Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court.[4] On 26 May 2025 the Supreme Court collegium recommended his appointment as chief justice of the Karnataka High Court.[5]
References
- ^ Bench, Bar & (19 July 2025). "Justice Vibhu Bakhru sworn in as Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court". Bar and Bench - Indian Legal news. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
- ^ PTI (19 July 2025). "Justice Vibhu Bakhru sworn in as Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court". ThePrint. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
- ^ "Justice Vibhu Bakhru | Welcome To Delhi High Court". delhihighcourt.nic.in. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
- ^ "Centre Appoints Vibhu Bakhru As Acting Chief Justice Of Delhi High Court". www.ndtv.com. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
- ^ Bench, Bar & (7 May 2025). "Collegium recommends appointment of Delhi High Court Justice Vibhu Bakhru as Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court". Bar and Bench - Indian Legal news. Retrieved 26 May 2025.