Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 7: The Supreme Court Collegium, during its meeting on March 6, 2025, has recommended the repatriation of Justice Atul Sreedharan, currently serving as a Judge of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, to his parent High Court in Madhya Pradesh.
Justice Sreedharan was initially appointed as a Judge of the Madhya Pradesh High Court on April 7, 2016. In early 2023, he sought a transfer from the Madhya Pradesh High Court, citing that his elder daughter was set to commence her legal practice and would be appearing before the District Court and the Indore Bench of the High Court.
To avoid any potential conflict of interest and to uphold the integrity of the judiciary, Justice Sreedharan requested a transfer. The Supreme Court Collegium, acknowledging his concerns, recommended his transfer to the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh on March 28, 2023.
Born on May 24, 1966, Justice Atul Sreedharan completed his law degree and began his legal practice in 1992. He worked under Senior Advocate Gopal Subramanium before practicing independently in Delhi and later in Indore. Over the years, he represented various government and private entities, specializing in criminal, civil, and service matters. Justice Sreedharan was appointed as a Judge of the Madhya Pradesh High Court on April 7, 2016.
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