**Executive Summary**
This notification announces the one-year term extension for four existing nominated members of the Delhi High Court Legal Services Committee, effective from September 26, 2025. Issued by the Department of Law, Justice and Legislative Affairs, the extension follows an order by the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court dated September 22, 2025. The document serves to formalize the continued service of these members under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Legal Framework and Authorization**
* The extension is granted in pursuance of Section 8A of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 (as amended in 2002).
* The action is read with Regulation 3(3) of the High Court Legal Service Committee Regulations, 1998.
* The order was authorized by the Hon’ble Chief Justice of the High Court of Delhi.
**Term Extension Details**
* **Duration:** The existing nominated members receive a term extension of one year.
* **Effective Date:** The extension is effective from September 26, 2025.
**Nominated Members and Categories**
* **Mr. Ashok Kumar** (Executive Director, Dr. A. V. Baliga Memorial Trust): Extended under Category 3(3)(a) of the Regulations.
* **Ms. Rebecca M. John** (Senior Advocate): Extended under Category 3(3)(b) of the Regulations.
* **Dr. Jitendra Nagpal** (Senior Consultant-Mental Health, Moolchand Medicity): Extended under Category 3(3)(c) of the Regulations.
* **Prof. (Dr.) G.S. Bajpai** (Vice Chancellor, National Law University, Delhi): Extended under Category 3(3)(d) of the Regulations.
**Impact Analysis**
**Nominated Members of the Committee**
**Impact**
The four specified individuals will continue their tenure and roles within the Delhi High Court Legal Services Committee for an additional year.
**Action Required**
The members must continue to fulfill their official duties and responsibilities as per their respective regulatory categories until the end of the extended term.
**Delhi High Court Legal Services Committee**
**Impact**
The committee benefits from leadership continuity and the retention of existing expertise across various professional categories (legal, medical, and academic).
**Action Required**
Administrative records must be updated to reflect the valid extension of these members from September 26, 2025, through September 2026.
**Department of Law, Justice and Legislative Affairs (GNCTD)**
**Impact**
The Department has fulfilled its regulatory obligation to notify the public and relevant authorities of the committee's composition changes via the Delhi Gazette.
**Action Required**
The Department, via the Principal Secretary, ensures the formal publication and dissemination of this notification.
Key Entities Referenced
Delhi High Court Legal Services Committee: The specific body whose nominated members' terms have been extended for an additional year.
Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987: The primary legislation, specifically Section 8A, that provides the legal framework for the committee's functioning and term extensions.
High Court Legal Service Committee Regulations, 1998: The specific regulations cited to determine the categories and procedures for member nominations and extensions.
High Court of Delhi: The judicial authority whose Chief Justice issued the executive order to extend the tenure of the committee members.
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DEPARTMENT OF LAW, JUSTICE AND LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
NOTIFICATION
Delhi, the 18th May, 2026
No. F. 1/11/2010-Judl./1713-1715.—In pursuance to the provision contained in Section 8A of Legal Services
Authorities Act, 1987, as amended by Legal Services Authorities (Amendment) Act, 2002 read with Regulations 3 (3)
of High Court Legal Service Committee, Regulations1998, the Hon’ble Chief Justice, High Court of Delhi vide order
dated 22.09.2025 has been pleased to extend the term of existing nominated Members for another period of one year
w.e.f. 26.09.2025 in respect of Delhi High Court Legal Services Committee.
S. Name of Nominated Member Category/Regulation under which appointed
No.
1. Mr. Ashok Kumar, Executive Director, Under Category 3 (3) (a) of the Regulations.
Dr. A. V. Baliga Memorial Trust
2. Ms. Rebecca M. John, Under Category 3 (3) (b) of the Regulations.
Senior Advocate
3. Dr. Jitendra Nagpal, Senior Consultant-Mental Under Category 3 (3) (c) of the Regulations.
Health, Moolchand Medicity
4. Prof. (Dr.) G.S. Bajpai, Vice Chancellor and Under Category 3 (3) (d) of the Regulations.
Professor of Law, National Law University, Delhi
By Orders of Hon’ble Chief Justice,
High Court of Delhi, New Delhi,
REETESH SINGH, Principal Secy.
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