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Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya Age, Wife, Family, Biography & More

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Age: 58 Years
Father: RA Upadhyay
Hometown: Uttar Pradesh

Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya

Bio/Wiki
ProfessionJudge
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)in centimeters- 172 cm
in meters- 1.72 m
in feet & inches- 5’ 8”
Eye ColourBrown
Hair ColourGrey
Judicial Service
Service Years1991-2027
Designation(s)• Additional Judge of the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court
• Permanent Judge of the Allahabad High Court
• Senior Judge of the Lucknow Bench of Allahabad High Court
Personal Life
Date of Birth16 June 1965
Age (as of 2023)58 Years
BirthplaceAmbedkar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India
Zodiac signGemini
NationalityIndian
HometownUttar Pradesh, India
College/UniversityLucknow University, Uttar Pradesh
Educational QualificationA Bachelor’s degree in Law from Lucknow University, Uttar Pradesh (1991)
Blood Group_____ [1]citation
AddressA 80, Indira Nagar, Lucknow
Relationships & More
Marital StatusMarried
Family
Wife/SpouseName Not Known
ParentsFather- RA Upadhyay (lawyer on the board of revenue)
Mother- Name Not Known
Money Factor
Salary (approx.)According to the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC), a high court judge's salary is projected to be Rs. 2,25,000 along with additional allowances. [2]Department of Justice – Government of India

Some Lesser Known Facts About Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya

  • Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya is an Indian legal practitioner, who is serving as a senior judge at the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court. Additionally, Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya serves as a Member of the Administrative Committee of the Allahabad High Court. On 5 July 2023, the Supreme Court Collegium recommended his appointment as the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court.
  • Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya’s father, RA Upadhyay, held a prominent position as a lawyer on the board of revenue and served as standing counsel to various departments such as Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj Medical University, Lucknow Development Authority, UP Power Corporation, Reserve Bank of India, and National Thermal Power Corporation.
  • D. K. Upadhyaya officially joined the legal profession by enrolling as an advocate at the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh on 11 May 1991.
  • Previously, he worked as a freelance journalist and has contributed numerous articles to prominent newspapers.
  • Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya embarked on his legal career in 1991 when he joined the chambers of senior advocate Mohd Arif Khan at the Allahabad High Court.
  • In 1997, he transitioned to the chambers of senior advocate SK Kalia. Notably, Upadhyaya assumed the role of chief standing counsel for the Uttar Pradesh Government at the Lucknow bench in 2007.
  • Throughout his legal practice, he specialised in civil and constitutional matters. Recognizing his expertise, Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya was elevated to the position of additional judge at the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court on 21 November 2011.
  • On 6 August 2013, he was sworn in as a permanent judge of the Allahabad High Court.
  • In March 2023, Upadhyaya assumed the esteemed position of a senior judge at the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court, ranking as the third most senior judge in that division.
  • Additionally, he serves as a member of the Administrative Committee of the Allahabad High Court.
  • Notably, on 5 July 2023, the Supreme Court Collegium, comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud, Justice S K Kaul, and Justice Sanjiv Khanna, proposed the appointment of Justice Upadhyaya as the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court in their resolution. The resolution read,

    A vacancy in the office of the Chief Justice of the High Court of Bombay has arisen recently consequent upon retirement of Mr Justice Ramesh D. Dhanuka. Therefore, appointment to that office is required to be made. It is proposed to appoint Mr Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya as the Chief Justice of the High Court of Bombay.”

    The Supreme Court of India's recommendation letter to appoint Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya as the Chief Justice of Bombay High Court

    The Supreme Court of India’s recommendation letter to appoint Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya as the Chief Justice of Bombay High Court

  • Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya has delivered several guest lectures at many renowned law institutions in India.

    Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya delivering a guest lecture at Aligarh Muslim University

    Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya delivering a guest lecture at Aligarh Muslim University

  • His anticipated retirement date from his services is set for 15 June 2027.

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