Tejas Karia

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Tejas Karia
Born (1978-02-01) February 1, 1978 (age 47)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Alma mater ILS Law College
OccupationJudge

Tejas Dhirenbhai Karia is an Indian judge currently serving as a judge of the High Court of Delhi. [1] [2] Prior to his appointment to the bench, he was a lawyer specialising in arbitration law. He was also a partner at Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co law firm. [3]

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Early life and education

Justice Karia graduated in law from ILS Law College, University of Pune and obtained a Master of Law in Corporate and Commercial Laws from University of Gujrat. He also obtained a masters degree from London School of Economics with specialisation in International Commercial Arbitration and Information Technology Laws. [4]

He enrolled as an advocate with the Bar Council of Gujarat. [4] He was also a partner at Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co law firm and headed its arbitration practice. [5]

Career

Karia was recommended for elevation by the High Court Collegium on 25 October 2023 and by the Supreme Court Collegium on 29 August 2024. [6]

The Government of India cleared this appointment on 12 February 2025. On 14 February 2025, he was appointed as judge of the High Court of Delhi. [3]

References

  1. "Welcome To Delhi Highcourt". delhihighcourt.nic.in. Retrieved 2025-02-14.
  2. www.ETLegalWorld.com. "SAM Partner Tejas Dhirenbhai Karia appointed as judge of Delhi High Court - ET LegalWorld". ETLegalWorld.com. Retrieved 2025-02-14.
  3. 1 2 Bench, Bar & (2025-02-14). "Tejas Karia takes oath as judge of Delhi High Court". Bar and Bench - Indian Legal news. Retrieved 2025-02-14.
  4. 1 2 "Tejas Karia - Profile" (PDF). SIAC. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
  5. "Tejas Karia". Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. Retrieved 2025-02-14.
  6. "Supreme Court of India - Collegium Recommendation" (PDF). Supreme Court of India. 29 August 2023. Retrieved 14 February 2025.