Justice Lisa Gill Takes Charge as Chief Justice of Andhra Pradesh High Court
Lisa Gill appointed Chief Justice of A.P. High Court
The Hindu
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Justice Lisa Gill has been appointed as the Chief Justice of the Andhra Pradesh High Court by President Droupadi Murmu, effective April 25, following the retirement of Justice Dhiraj Singh Thakur. Gill was recently appointed as a puisne judge of the High Court.
- 01Justice Lisa Gill appointed as Chief Justice of Andhra Pradesh High Court.
- 02Appointment effective from April 25, 2026.
- 03Preceded by Justice Dhiraj Singh Thakur, who retires on April 24.
- 04Gill was appointed as a puisne judge just last month.
- 05The appointment was made in consultation with the Chief Justice of India.
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Justice Lisa Gill has been appointed as the Chief Justice of the Andhra Pradesh High Court by President Droupadi Murmu, effective April 25, 2026. This appointment follows the retirement of Justice Dhiraj Singh Thakur, who will step down on April 24. Justice Gill, who was appointed as a puisne judge of the High Court just last month, will now assume the role of Chief Justice. This decision was made in accordance with the powers conferred by the Constitution of India and in consultation with the Chief Justice of India.
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Justice Gill's appointment could influence judicial decisions and the administration of justice in Andhra Pradesh, impacting litigants and legal practitioners in the state.
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