The Centre approved the transfer of Justice Lisa Gill from the Punjab and Haryana High Court to the Andhra Pradesh High Court. This decision followed the recommendation of the Supreme Court Collegium. Union Minister of State (I/C) for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal announced the transfer on a social media platform.
The Supreme Court Collegium had earlier decided to move Justice Gill to the Andhra Pradesh High Court and appoint her as Chief Justice once the current Chief Justice retires. The current Chief Justice of the Andhra Pradesh High Court, Dhiraj Singh Thakur, is set to retire on April 24. This move is part of an effort to enhance the efficiency and quality of the justice administration system.
The Collegium mentioned that appointing a judge as Chief Justice well in advance allows them to familiarize themselves with the High Court’s operations. Ideally, the transfer should occur about two months before the vacancy arises. This enables the judge to be well-prepared before assuming the role of Chief Justice.
Justice Lisa Gill’s educational background includes schooling at Carmel Convent School in Chandigarh and higher education at Government College for Girls, Chandigarh. She holds degrees in humanities, B.A., LL.B., and LL.M. from Panjab University’s Department of Laws. Justice Gill started her legal career in 1990, practicing at the Punjab and Haryana High Court in various legal areas.
