Justice Alok Kumar Verma resigns as Judge of Uttarakhand High Court
A notification dated 27 May 2026 recorded that Justice Alok Kumar Verma resigned as Judge of the Uttarakhand High Court under proviso (a) to Article 217(1), with effect from 30 April 2026.
Summary
The Ministry of Law and Justice notified on 27 May 2026 that Justice Alok Kumar Verma has tendered his resignation from the office of Judge, Uttarakhand High Court, in pursuance of proviso (a) to clause (1) of Article 217 of the Constitution, with effect from 30 April 2026.
Key facts
- Judge
- Justice Alok Kumar Verma
- Court
- Uttarakhand High Court
- Provision
- Proviso (a) to Article 217(1)
- Effective
- 30 April 2026
- Notified
- 27 May 2026
Practice MCQs 1 questions
A High Court judge, such as Justice Alok Kumar Verma of the Uttarakhand High Court (May 2026), resigns under which constitutional provision?
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Correct answer: A — Proviso (a) to Article 217(1)
The Law Ministry notification states that Justice Verma resigned in pursuance of proviso (a) to clause (1) of Article 217 of the Constitution.