Ali Mohammad Magrey

Ali Mohammad Magrey (born 8 December 1958) is an Indian Judge. He is former Chief Justice of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court. Previously, he has also served as Judge of the same court.

Hon'ble Chief Justice (Retd.)
Ali Mohammad Magrey
Chief Justice of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
In office
13 October 2022 – 7 December 2022
Nominated byUday Umesh Lalit
Appointed byDroupadi Murmu
Judge of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
In office
8 March 2013 – 12 October 2022
Nominated byAltamas Kabir
Appointed byPranab Mukherjee
Personal details
Born (1960-12-08) 8 December 1960
Wattoo, Kashmir
Alma materUniversity of Kashmir

Career

Magrey was born on 8 December 1960 in the village of Wattoo in Kulgam district, Kashmir. He graduated from the University of Kashmir with a LL.B (Hon's). In 1984, he enrolled as an Advocate and started his practice in District Courts. In February 2003, he was appointed as Additional Advocate General. In September 2009, he was appointed as Senior Additional Advocate General. On 8 March 2013, he was appointed as a Judge of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court.[1] He was elevated as Chief Justice of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court on 13 October 2022. [2] He retired on 7 December 2022.

References
  1. "Jammu and Kashmir Legal Service Authority". www.jkslsa.gov.in. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
  2. Bench, Bar & (30 September 2022). "Collegium recommends appointment of Justice Ali Mohammad Magrey as Chief Justice of Jammu and Kashmir High Court". Bar and Bench - Indian Legal news. Retrieved 3 October 2022.


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