Madhya Pradesh High Court Gets New Chief Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva

Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court on July 17, 2025. Born in Delhi in 1964, he completed his law degree from Delhi University in 1988 and began practicing law the same year. He was appointed acting Chief Justice in May and has been appointed as the 29th Chief Justice of the M.P. High Court.

Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court on July 17, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the judicial system of Madhya Pradesh. Born in Delhi in 1964, Justice Sachdeva completed his law degree from Delhi University in 1988 and began practicing law the same year. He has a distinguished career in the legal field, having served as the acting Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court since May 2025 [1].

The appointment of Justice Sachdeva as the Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court was announced by the Law Ministry on Monday, July 17, 2025. He was previously the acting Chief Justice of the court, a position he held from July 9, 2024, to September 24, 2024, and again from May 24, 2025 [2]. The appointment was approved by President Droupadi Murmu, who issued a notification appointing Justice Sachdeva as the 29th Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court [1].

Justice Sachdeva's career spans over three decades in the legal profession. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree from Shri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi University, and a Bachelor of Laws degree from Campus Law Centre, Delhi University. He was enrolled as an advocate with the Delhi Bar Council on August 1, 1988 [3]. His extensive legal experience includes serving as an Additional Judge of the Delhi High Court, a Permanent Judge, and the Standing Counsel for the Bar Council of India at both the Supreme Court of India and the Delhi High Court. Additionally, he was appointed as a Senior Panel Lawyer for the Union of India, representing the government in various legal matters [3].

The oath-taking ceremony was held at Raj Bhavan in Bhopal, where Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel administered the oath of office to Justice Sachdeva. Several senior judges from all three divisional benches of the Madhya Pradesh High Court and district courts, along with some ministers of the state government, were present on this occasion [3].

Justice Sachdeva's appointment is part of a broader trend of appointments to high courts across India. On the same day, Justice Vibhu Bakhru was elevated to Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court, and Justice Ashutosh Kumar became Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court [2]. These appointments reflect the ongoing efforts to strengthen the judicial system and ensure the smooth functioning of the courts.

References:
[1] https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/madhya-pradesh/justice-sanjeev-sachdeva-sworn-in-as-chief-justice-of-madhya-pradesh-high-court/article69821922.ece
[2] https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/5-high-courts-get-new-chief-justices/articleshow/122447231.cms
[3] https://www.mangalorean.com/justice-sanjeev-sachdeva-to-take-oath-as-chief-justice-of-madhya-pradesh-hc-today/