New Delhi, March 14 (KNS): The Central Government has officially notified the transfer of Justice Atul Sreedharan from the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh back to his parent High Court in Madhya Pradesh. The notification, issued on March 13, 2025, states that the transfer was made under Article 222(1) of the Constitution of India, following consultation with the Chief Justice of India.
Justice Sreedharan will now assume charge as a Judge of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, marking his return to the court where he was first appointed on April 7, 2016. The Ministry of Law & Justice, Department of Justice, formally announced the transfer, stating:
"In exercise of the power conferred by clause (1) of Article 222 of the Constitution of India, the President, after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, is pleased to transfer Shri Justice Atul Sreedharan, Judge, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, as Judge of High Court of Madhya Pradesh and to direct him to assume charge of his office in the High Court of Madhya Pradesh."
The decision follows the Supreme Court Collegium's recommendation on March 6, 2025, to repatriate Justice Sreedharan to his parent High Court.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelThis move comes nearly two years after he had sought a transfer from the Madhya Pradesh High Court due to personal reasons.
In early 2023, Justice Sreedharan had requested relocation, citing concerns over a potential conflict of interest as his elder daughter was beginning her legal practice and would be appearing before the Indore Bench of the High Court and the District Court. Recognizing his concerns, the Collegium recommended his transfer to the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court on March 28, 2023.
Born on May 24, 1966, Justice Atul Sreedharan started his legal career in 1992 after earning his law degree. He initially trained under Senior Advocate Gopal Subramanium before practicing independently in Delhi and later in Indore. With expertise in criminal, civil, and service law, he represented both government and private entities.
Having served as a judge in the Madhya Pradesh High Court for nearly seven years, Justice Sreedharan was transferred to Jammu & Kashmir in 2023. His tenure in the region was marked by several notable judgments. Now, with his return to Madhya Pradesh, he is set to continue his judicial responsibilities in his parent High Court.(KNS)