In a significant administrative overhaul, the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad issued transfer orders for 114 judicial officers across Uttar Pradesh on January 20, 2025. This major reshuffle involves District and Sessions Judges, Family Court Judges, and Civil Judges from various districts, aiming to optimize judicial functioning across the state.
Key highlights of the notification include:
– Special Appointments: Several judges were designated as Special Judges under acts such as the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POCSO) Act, the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, and the U.P. Essential Commodities Act.
– Family Court Postings: Multiple judicial officers have been appointed as Principal Judges in Family Courts in districts like Bareilly, Ghaziabad, and Varanasi.
– Anti-Corruption and Fast-Track Courts: Numerous judges were reassigned to fast-track courts handling crimes against women and special anti-corruption benches.
In major transfer Smt Babita Rani has been transferred from Shahjahanpur to Lucknow as District Judge.
Sri Manoj Kumar Rai, Presiding Officer, Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Deoria to be District & Sessions Judge, Hamirpur.
Sri Ram Pratap Singh Rana, Special Judge/Additional District & Sessions Judge, Prayagraj to be Additional District & Sessions Judge, Prayagraj.
Sri Vishnu Kumar Sharma, District & Sessions Judge, Hamirpur to be District & Sessions Judge, Shahjahanpur.
The orders emphasize immediate action, directing officers to assume their new roles without delay, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing judicial processes. This restructuring is expected to streamline judicial efficiency, particularly in special and fast-track courts dealing with sensitive cases.
For detailed posting orders and further instructions, refer to the High Court’s official notification.
