Bilaspur : Justice Ramesh Sinha, Chief Justice of the High Court of Chhattisgarh, will retire from judicial office on September 4, 2026, marking the conclusion of a long and distinguished career in the Indian judiciary spanning more than three decades.
Justice Sinha assumed office as the Chief Justice of the High Court of Chhattisgarh on March 29, 2023. Before taking charge in Chhattisgarh, he served for several years as a Judge of the Allahabad High Court and later as a Senior Judge at its Lucknow Bench. During his judicial tenure at the Allahabad High Court, he disposed of approximately 1,34,200 cases.
His retirement comes after a career that began with his enrolment as an advocate in September 1990 and progressed through more than two decades of legal practice, his elevation to the Bench in 2011, appointment as a Permanent Judge in 2013, service at the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court and, ultimately, his appointment as Chief Justice of the High Court of Chhattisgarh.
Early Life and Legal Family Background
Justice Ramesh Sinha was born on September 5, 1964, in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. He was born into a family with a strong connection to the legal profession.
His father, late T.N. Sinha, was a prominent lawyer. T.N. Sinha was scheduled to take oath as a Judge of the Allahabad High Court on August 16, 1990. However, shortly before his scheduled elevation to the Bench, he passed away on August 11, 1990, following a brief illness.
The legal background of his family became an important part of Justice Ramesh Sinha’s early exposure to the profession. He subsequently pursued legal education and built his own career at the Allahabad High Court, one of India’s oldest constitutional courts.
Education at Allahabad
Justice Ramesh Sinha received his initial schooling at St. Joseph School in Allahabad. He went on to pursue higher education at Allahabad University.
He completed his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1985 and subsequently obtained his LL.B. degree from Allahabad University in 1990. Soon after completing his legal education, he entered the legal profession and enrolled as an Advocate on September 8, 1990.
His enrolment marked the beginning of a legal career that would eventually lead him to the Bench of the Allahabad High Court and later to the office of Chief Justice of the High Court of Chhattisgarh.
More Than Two Decades of Legal Practice
After enrolling as an Advocate, Justice Ramesh Sinha began practising at the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad.
During his years at the Bar, he handled matters involving several branches of law. His practice particularly covered constitutional, civil and criminal matters, providing him with broad exposure to different areas of litigation.
He also appeared as counsel for various private and public undertaking companies. His practice before the Allahabad High Court gave him extensive experience in dealing with complex legal issues and proceedings involving individuals, institutions, companies and public bodies.
The experience acquired during this period subsequently formed an important foundation for his judicial career.
Elevation to the Allahabad High Court
After more than two decades in legal practice, Justice Ramesh Sinha was elevated to the Bench of the Allahabad High Court.
He was appointed as an Additional Judge of the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad on November 21, 2011. The elevation marked a significant transition in his career, taking him from advocacy to judicial office.
He subsequently took oath as a Permanent Judge of the Allahabad High Court on August 6, 2013.
As a Judge of the Allahabad High Court, he dealt with matters arising across a wide range of legal fields. His judicial tenure at the Allahabad High Court extended over several years and included his subsequent service at the Lucknow Bench.
Transfer to the Lucknow Bench
On January 18, 2021, Justice Ramesh Sinha joined the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court after being transferred from Allahabad.
The Lucknow Bench handles a substantial volume of litigation arising from the region and deals with matters across various areas of law. Justice Sinha continued his judicial responsibilities at Lucknow and was subsequently designated as a Senior Judge.
On October 20, 2021, he became a Senior Judge of the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow.
He continued to serve at Lucknow until his appointment as Chief Justice of the High Court of Chhattisgarh.
Disposal of Approximately 1.34 Lakh Cases
One of the notable aspects of Justice Ramesh Sinha’s judicial career at the Allahabad High Court is the volume of cases decided during his tenure.
According to his official biography, he decided approximately 1,34,200 cases as a Judge of the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad.
The figure reflects the extensive judicial workload handled by him during his years on the Bench and forms a significant part of his overall contribution to the administration of justice.
His career at the Allahabad High Court also gave him experience across different jurisdictions and categories of litigation, following his earlier practice in constitutional, civil and criminal matters as an advocate.
Appointment as Chief Justice of Chhattisgarh High Court
Justice Ramesh Sinha was subsequently appointed as the Chief Justice of the High Court of Chhattisgarh.
He took oath as the Chief Justice of the High Court of Chhattisgarh on March 29, 2023.
His appointment brought to Chhattisgarh the experience of a Judge who had spent a substantial portion of his judicial career at the Allahabad High Court, including service at its Lucknow Bench.
As Chief Justice, Justice Sinha headed the High Court of Chhattisgarh and discharged the responsibilities associated with the highest judicial office of the State’s High Court.
Journey from Advocate to Chief Justice
Justice Ramesh Sinha’s professional journey covers several distinct stages of legal and judicial service.
He began his career as an advocate in 1990 after completing his LL.B. from Allahabad University. For more than two decades, he practised before the Allahabad High Court and handled constitutional, civil and criminal matters, besides representing private and public undertaking companies.
His elevation as an Additional Judge in 2011 marked the beginning of his judicial career. He became a Permanent Judge in 2013 and continued to serve at the Allahabad High Court for the following years.
His transfer to the Lucknow Bench in 2021 was followed by his designation as a Senior Judge. In March 2023, he moved to the next significant stage of his judicial career when he took oath as Chief Justice of the High Court of Chhattisgarh.
Retirement on September 4, 2026
Justice Ramesh Sinha’s tenure as Chief Justice of the High Court of Chhattisgarh comes to an end with his retirement on September 4, 2026.
Born on September 5, 1964, he will retire after completing his judicial tenure at the age of 61, one day before his 62nd birthday.
His retirement brings to a close a legal and judicial career that began with his enrolment as an advocate on September 8, 1990, and continued through service as an Additional Judge and Permanent Judge of the Allahabad High Court, Senior Judge at its Lucknow Bench and, finally, Chief Justice of the High Court of Chhattisgarh.
Over the course of his judicial career, his association with the Allahabad High Court remained particularly significant. His approximately 1,34,200 case disposals as a High Court Judge stand as a notable numerical record in the official account of his judicial service.
A Three-Decade Judicial and Legal Career
Justice Ramesh Sinha’s career represents more than three decades of continuous association with the legal and judicial system.
From his early education in Allahabad and legal studies at Allahabad University to his practice at the Allahabad High Court, his professional journey remained closely connected with the legal institutions of Uttar Pradesh.
His transition from the Bar to the Bench in 2011 was followed by permanent judicial appointment in 2013. His subsequent transfer to Lucknow, designation as a Senior Judge and appointment as Chief Justice of Chhattisgarh marked successive stages in his judicial career.
As he retires on September 4, 2026, Justice Ramesh Sinha leaves behind a judicial career marked by extensive experience at the High Court level and a substantial record of case disposal.
His tenure as Chief Justice of the High Court of Chhattisgarh, which began on March 29, 2023, concludes after more than three years, completing a journey that took him from legal practice in Allahabad to the leadership of a High Court in another State.
Key Milestones in Justice Ramesh Sinha’s Career
| Year/Date | Career Milestone |
|---|---|
| September 5, 1964 | Born at Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh |
| 1985 | Obtained Bachelor of Arts degree from Allahabad University |
| 1990 | Obtained LL.B. from Allahabad University |
| September 8, 1990 | Enrolled as an Advocate |
| November 21, 2011 | Elevated as Additional Judge of Allahabad High Court |
| August 6, 2013 | Took oath as Permanent Judge |
| January 18, 2021 | Joined Lucknow Bench of Allahabad High Court |
| October 20, 2021 | Became Senior Judge at Allahabad High Court, Lucknow |
| March 29, 2023 | Took oath as Chief Justice of Chhattisgarh High Court |
| September 4, 2026 | Retires as Chief Justice of Chhattisgarh High Court |
