**Summary:**
This press release from the Ministry of Law and Justice, dated September 6, 2025, announces the appointment of Advocates Amitabh Kumar Rai and Rajiv Lochan Shukla as Judges of the Allahabad High Court. The appointments, made by the President of India in consultation with the Chief Justice of India, are effective from the date they assume their respective offices. The release ID is 2164331.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Law and Justice: The Indian government ministry responsible for legal affairs, legislative activities and administration of justice.
Constitution of India: The supreme law of India, defining the framework of political principles, procedures, powers, and duties of government institutions.
President of India: The head of state of India.
Chief Justice of India: The head of the judiciary of India and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
Amitabh Kumar Rai: An Advocate appointed as Judge of the Allahabad High Court.
Rajiv Lochan Shukla: An Advocate appointed as Judge of the Allahabad High Court.
Allahabad High Court: High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. One of the oldest High Courts in India.
PIB Delhi: Press Information Bureau, Delhi. The nodal agency of the Government of India to disseminate information to the media.
Ministry of Law and Justice
Press Communiqué
Posted On: 06 SEP 2025 11:40AM by PIB Delhi
In exercise of the power conferred by the Constitution of India, the President of India, after consultation with
Chief Justice of India, is pleased to S/Shri (i) Amitabh Kumar Rai and (ii) Rajiv Lochan Shukla, Advocates
as Judges of the Allahabad High Court with effect from the date they assume charge of their respective
offices.
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(Release ID: 2164331)