NEW DELHI: The Center on Wednesday notified the appointment of Justice Harpreet Singh Brar as permanent judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The appointment follows the recommendation of the Supreme Court College.
The notification issued in this regard stated that in exercise of the power conferred by clause (1) of Article 217 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint Justice Harpreet Singh Brar, Additional Judge of Punjab and the Court High Court of Haryana, shall be the Principal Magistrate of the said High Court with effect from the date on which he assumes his duties.
The Supreme Court Collegium, in its meeting held on December 12, 2024, approved the proposal for appointment of Justice Harpreet Singh Brar, Additional Judge, as Permanent Judge in the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
Justice Brar, born on December 20, 1975 in Phulewala village, Sri Muktsar Sahib district, has had a distinguished legal career. His father, late Gurbachan Singh Brar, served as deputy district attorney and additional advocate general of the state of Punjab.
Brar’s academic journey began with his enrollment at DAV High School, Sri Muktsar Sahib, in 1990. He completed his Bachelor of Arts from Panjab University in 1995, followed by a law degree in 1999. He enrolled as a lawyer in 2000 and quickly rose. through the ranks, becoming Additional Advocate General for Punjab from 2009 to 2014. He also represented several important public bodies, including the Punjab Urban Planning and Development Authority and the Punjab Pollution Control Board.
Judge Brar was deeply involved in the legal community and served multiple terms as a member of the Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana and as its President in 2019. His leadership extended to his role as President of the Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Council for two consecutive terms. Notably, he was appointed Senior Defender in 2021.
Throughout his career, he was committed to promoting legal literacy, conducting pro bono cases, and assisting the Superior Court as amicus curiae in numerous matters. Specializing in constitutional and criminal law, he was appointed Additional Judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court in April 2023, marking the latest milestone in his esteemed legal career.
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