Justice Lisa Gill to Become First Woman Chief Justice of Andhra Pradesh High Court

• Justice Lisa Gill to become first woman Chief Justice
• Justice Lisa Gill transfer approved for Andhra Pradesh High Court
• Justice Lisa Gill to take charge after current Chief Justice retirement

A historic development is set to take place in the Andhra Pradesh High Court as Justice Lisa Gill prepares to become its first woman Chief Justice. The Union government has approved her transfer from the Punjab and Haryana High Court following recommendations made by the Supreme Court Collegium.

Justice Lisa Gill currently serves as a judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. According to the notification issued by the central government she will soon join the Andhra Pradesh High Court marking an important moment in the institution history.

The present Chief Justice of the Andhra Pradesh High Court Justice Dhiraj Singh Thakur is scheduled to retire on April twenty four. After his retirement Justice Lisa Gill will assume full charge as the Chief Justice.

Before taking over as Chief Justice she will first join the Andhra Pradesh High Court as a judge. Once Justice Thakur completes his tenure she will be elevated to the position of Chief Justice.

With this appointment Justice Lisa Gill will create history as the first woman to lead the Andhra Pradesh High Court since its formation. Her elevation is seen as a significant step for gender representation in the higher judiciary.

Justice Lisa Gill has been serving as a judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court since the year two thousand fourteen. Over the years she has handled a wide range of legal matters and earned recognition for her judicial work.

Her upcoming role as Chief Justice is expected to bring a new chapter to the Andhra Pradesh High Court while also inspiring many aspiring women in the legal profession across the country.