Hon'ble Mr. Justice Markandey Katju
Born on 20.09.1946.
Graduated in Arts in 1965 and in Law in 1967 from Allahabad University. Obtained first division in every examination he appeared for, from Senior Cambridge to LL.B. He stood first in the merit list in LL.B. from Allahabad University.
Enrolled as an Advocate in 1968.
Practised in Labour Laws, Taxation and Writ matters in the Allahabad High Court.
Worked as Standing Counsel, Income Tax Department.
Served as a member, International Association of Refugee Law Judges (IARIJ). Attended Conference in Switzerland from 23rd to 28th October, 2000 and various Law related conferences in Delhi and elsewhere.
Elevated as permanent Judge on 30/11/1991.
Author of several books e.g. "Interpretation of Taxing Statutes", "Domestic Enquiry" and "Law in Scientific Era- The theory of Dynamic Positivism".
Due to retire on 19.09.2008
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