The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended Justice Lisa Gill, currently a judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, for appointment as the next Chief Justice of the Andhra Pradesh High Court. The proposal has been forwarded to the Union Law Ministry, and she is expected to assume office after Justice Dheeraj Singh Thakur retires on April 24, subject to Centre’s approval.

Collegium Recommendation Sent to Centre

The Supreme Court Collegium has approved the proposal to elevate Justice Lisa Gill as the Chief Justice of the Andhra Pradesh High Court.

The recommendation was finalized during a meeting held on Thursday night and has been sent to the Ministry of Law and Justice for approval. The Central Government’s clearance is now awaited.

Vacancy After April 24

The current Chief Justice of the Andhra Pradesh High Court, Justice Dheeraj Singh Thakur, is scheduled to retire on April 24 this year.

To ensure administrative continuity, the Collegium decided to recommend Justice Gill in advance. As per the recently announced policy, appointments and transfers of Chief Justices are being processed at least two months prior to the vacancy date to facilitate smoother transitions.

If approved by the Centre, Justice Lisa Gill will take oath as Chief Justice on April 25.

Career & Legal Background

Justice Lisa Gill is currently serving as a judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

Education

Alumna of the Panjab University
Completed BA LLB
Later earned an LLM degree

Legal Career

Entered the legal profession in 1990
Practiced extensively in criminal, civil, service, revenue, and constitutional matters
Represented the Union Territory of Chandigarh and several boards and corporations
Appointed as Judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court on March 31, 2014

With over three decades of legal experience, she brings substantial judicial expertise to the Andhra Pradesh High Court.

Significance of the Appointment

Justice Lisa Gill’s appointment is being viewed as a key administrative move aimed at ensuring stability in the Andhra Pradesh High Court’s leadership. The Collegium’s proactive approach aligns with its updated transfer and elevation policy designed to prevent leadership gaps.

Key entities

Supreme Court Collegium
Justice Lisa Gill
Andhra Pradesh High Court
Justice Dheeraj Singh Thakur
Ministry of Law and Justice
Punjab and Haryana High Court
Panjab University

Final Verdict

The Collegium’s green signal marks an important step toward leadership transition at the Andhra Pradesh High Court. While final approval from the Centre is pending, Justice Lisa Gill is poised to assume charge as Chief Justice on April 25, ensuring continuity in judicial administration following Justice Dheeraj Singh Thakur’s retirement.