Tarlok Singh Chauhan is an Indian judge serving in the High Court of Himachal Pradesh. On 18 April 2023, the Central Government appointed him as the Acting Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court with effect from 20 April. He replaces Justice Sabina, the current acting Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court.
Contents
Wiki/Biography
Tarlok Singh Chauhan was born on Thursday, 9 January 1964 (age 59 years; as in 2023) in Rohru tehsil of Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. Their zodiac sign is Capricorn. Tarlok did his schooling at Bishop Cotton School, Shimla, where he also served as school captain. He joined DAV College, Chandigarh to pursue graduation with honours. After this he obtained a law degree from Punjab University, Chandigarh. In 1989, Chauhan enrolled as an advocate with the Himachal Pradesh Bar Council.
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 10″
Hair Color: Black
Eye colour: black
Family
parents and siblings
There is not much information about his parents and siblings.
wife and children
Tarlok Singh Chauhan is married to Amandeep Chauhan. The couple has two daughters, Tarana Chauhan and Amanat Chauhan.
livelihood
Advocate
Tarlok Singh Chauhan started his career as a lawyer by enrolling himself with the Bar Council of Himachal Pradesh in 1989. Initially, Tarlok joined the chamber of Lala Chhabil Das and practiced in all branches of law. Chauhan was the standing counsel-cum-legal advisor of the Himachal Pradesh State Civil Supplies Corporation. He has also served as Standing Counsel-cum-Legal Advisor to HP State Electricity Board Limited. While Chauhan was working as a lawyer, he remained a member of various Lok Adalats. He was also associated with many legal aid programs. Himachal Pradesh High Court had appointed him amicus-curiae in various important cases related to violation of environmental laws by hydropower projects and ropeways, implementation of solid waste management projects, use of plastic and tobacco products besides ban and framing of the same. State road construction policy. Tarlok had mastered all branches of law before being appointed as a judge of the Himachal Pradesh High Court.
judge
In 2014, Tarlok Singh Chauhan was appointed as an additional judge of the Himachal Pradesh High Court; He assumed office on 23 February 2014.
Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan taking oath as Additional Judge of Himachal Pradesh High Court
On 5 May 2014, he was appointed as the Chairman of the Juvenile Justice Committee of the Himachal Pradesh High Court and during his tenure, Justice Chauhan worked tremendously with keen interest in the welfare and interest of the children of Bal/Balika Ashrams. . Himachal Pradesh. He also worked actively for the welfare of Hospital for Mental Health and Rehab Shimla and old age homes of Himachal Pradesh. On 30 November 2014, he was elevated as a permanent judge of the High Court.
Tarlok Singh Chauhan taking oath as permanent judge of Himachal Pradesh High Court
On 12 November 2016, he became a member of the Governing Council as well as the Executive Council of Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla. He was one of three High Court judges of India who participated in the International Learning Exchange Program focusing on “Improvement of care and protection services for children”. The event was held in Romania from 13 to 17 May 2019.
Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan attending a program
He has also participated in various national and international conferences. Apparently, Justice Chauhan is the first judge of the Himachal Pradesh High Court to participate in such an international conference held abroad. From 21 February 2020 to 23 February 2020, he participated in the International Judicial Conference on “Judiciary and the Changing World” held at the Supreme Court of India, New Delhi. He has also participated in the “National Annual Stakeholder Consultation on Child Protection” held at the Supreme Court of India, New Delhi on 10 and 11 December 2022.
Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan as Chief Guest at Speech Day at Bishop Cotton School in 2021
He held the office of the Chairman of the HP Judicial Academy from 18 November 2018 to 15 March 2020 and from 1 March 2021 to 5 April 2023. While heading the Computer and e-Courts Committee of the Himachal Pradesh High Court, he introduced several reforms. , Computerization in the High Courts and Subordinate Courts has made working in the courts easier. It not only allows litigants and advocates to get information about their cases but also provides them many other services like applying online for certified copy, paying court fees online, accessing cause list, , E-file of the case (ITR) and applying only. For e-gate pass. Further, under his guidance, the scope for daily functioning of Himachal Pradesh High Court as well as Subordinate Courts has been developed.
Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan with a panel of judges in the Himachal Pradesh High Court
In April 2023, Tarlok Singh Chauhan was appointed as the Acting Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court by the Central Government; He assumed charge on April 20, 2023, following the retirement of Justice Sabina, the current acting Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court. A notification to this effect was published on the website of the Ministry of Law and Justice, which read,
In exercise of the power conferred by Article 223 of the Constitution of India, the President has appointed Shri Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan, the senior-most Judge of the High Court of Himachal Pradesh, to perform the duties of the office of Chief Justice. of that High Court with effect from 20.04.2023 consequent to the retirement of Smt. Justice Sabina, Acting Chief Justice, Himachal Pradesh High Court.
historical decisions
Judge Tarlok Singh Chauhan has disposed of more than 63 thousand cases under his authority. He has also given many landmark judgments, including,
- On 8 June 2014, when 24 students of an engineering institute in Hyderabad were washed away in the Beas river, suo motu cognizance of the tragedy was taken by Justice Tarlok.
- In the case of Mathu Ram vs MC Shimla, Justice Tarlok held that the time lag in issuing the policy on regularization, in which different cut-off dates have been prescribed, has led to denial of the benefit of regularization on completion of service on the basis of daily wages. Cannot be the basis of.
- In one of his decisions, Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan directed Himachal Pradesh Police to upload all the FIRs on its portal. He also directed the police to make arrangements for online registration of FIRs.
- In another landmark judgment, their Lordships issued comprehensive guidelines to the Government of Himachal Pradesh and directed the Principal Secretary, Education to make it mandatory for all educational institutions, whether government-owned or private, to display detailed information on the notice boards Issue orders. The following should be placed at the entrance of the campus and on their websites: Faculty and staff details of their qualifications and job experience (profile), details of infrastructure, affiliations, internships and placements along with certificate(s) of affiliation , Fees with complete details, Extra-curricular activities with complete details, PTA with addresses and telephone numbers of its members, Transport facilities with details, Age of the institution and its achievements, if any, Availability of scholarships with complete details, List of Alumni) with complete addresses and telephone numbers and the State was directed to ensure that no private educational institution is allowed to charge fees for building fund, infrastructure fund, development fund etc.
property and properties
movable property
- Bank Deposit: Rs. 7,48,946
- Shares, Debentures, Mutual Funds: Rs. 1,00,000
- Automotive: Alto Model 2005
Immovable property
- Half share in 0-72-58 hectare undivided land situated at Chak Khalai, Village Farog, Sub Tehsil Tikkar, District Shimla.
- One-fourth share in 1-21-65 hectares of undivided land situated at Chak Khalai, Village Farog, Sub-Tehsil Tikkar, District Shimla.
- One-fourth share in 3-95-71 hectares of undivided land situated at Chak Dharaal, Village Dharaal, Sub Tehsil Tikkar, District Shimla.
- One-fourth share in 6-42-67 hectares of undivided land situated at Chak Farog, Village Farog, Sub Tehsil Tikkar, District Shimla.
- An undivided residential house, 4-grading and one-fourth share in packing store.
- One fourth share in an undivided residential building.
- One quarter share in an undivided two and a half storey plus attic residential flat in Shankly.
- One fourth undivided share in a building in Sanjauli.
- Partial payment for three room flat in Vakil Colony, Pinjore, Haryana.
- Partial payment for a plot of 150 sq. yards in Pinjore, Haryana.
Note: The given estimate of movable and immovable assets is as per the year 2014. It does not include property owned by his wife and dependents (minors).
Salary
As the Acting Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court, Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan is entitled to a monthly salary of Rs. More than Rs 2,50,000 additional allowances.
Categories: Biography
Source: vcmp.edu.vn