Two advocates appointed Judges of the Allahabad High Court
The President, after consulting the Chief Justice of India, appointed advocates Amitabh Kumar Rai and Rajiv Lochan Shukla as Judges of the Allahabad High Court, the Law Ministry notified on 6 September 2025.
Summary
The Ministry of Law and Justice notified on 6 September 2025 that the President of India, in exercise of powers conferred by the Constitution and after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, has appointed advocates Amitabh Kumar Rai and Rajiv Lochan Shukla as Judges of the Allahabad High Court. The appointments take effect from the date they assume charge of their offices.
Key facts
- Notified
- 6 Sep 2025
- Appointees
- Amitabh Kumar Rai, Rajiv Lochan Shukla (advocates)
- Court
- Allahabad High Court
- Process
- Appointed by the President after consulting the CJI
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Advocates Amitabh Kumar Rai and Rajiv Lochan Shukla were appointed Judges of which High Court in September 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Allahabad High Court
The Law Ministry notified their appointment as Judges of the Allahabad High Court on 6 September 2025.