Professional History of Justice Markandeya Katju

India Legal News:  Markandeya Katju, B.A., LL.B. was born on September 20, 1946. He secured a first division in every single examination he appeared for, from Senior Cambridge to LL.B in Allahabad in ‘67.  He practiced law in the Allahabad High Court specializing in Labour Law, Taxation and Writ Petitions. He also worked as Standing Counsel, Income Tax Department and served as a member of the International Association of Refugee Law Judges (IARIJ). He was promoted to the Bench of Allahabad High Court in 1991. He was appointed Acting Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court in August 2004, then the Chief Justice of Madras High Court in November 2004, and Chief Justice of Delhi High Court in October 2005.  Hon’ble Mr. Justice Markandey Katju has an interested in academics, and has a wide range of interests, including Sanskrit, Urdu, History, Philosophy, Science, Sociology etc. apart from his interest in jurisprudence. He has written several books, such as ‘Law in the Scientific Era’, ‘Interpretation of Taxing Statutes’ and ‘Domestic Enquiry’. His study of diverse subjects is reflected in his judgments, which are often unconventional and path breaking.