Mahesh Chandra Tripathi

The Honourable Chief Justice
Mahesh Chandra Tripathi
50th Chief Justice of Bombay High Court
Incumbent
Assumed office
9 September 2026
Nominated bySurya Kant
Appointed byDroupadi Murmu
Preceded by
Judge of Allahabad High Court
In office
27 September 2013 – 8 September 2026
Nominated byP. Sathasivam
Appointed byPranab Mukherjee
Personal details
Born (1966-06-21) 21 June 1966 (age 60)
EducationLucknow University (LL.B)

Mahesh Chandra Tripathi (born 21 June 1966) is an Indian judge, who is currently serving as the Chief Justice of Bombay High Court since 9 September 2026. He is former judge of the Allahabad High Court in the state of Uttar Pradesh.

Life

Tripathi was born on 21 June 1966, he earned his law degree from Lucknow University in 1990 and enrolled as an advocate on 11 January 1992, establishing a successful practice in civil and constitutional law. Before his elevation, he served as Additional Chief Standing Counsel for Uttar Pradesh and was the counsel for Kanpur Nagar Nigam, Kanpur Development Authority, Agra Development Authority, Uttar Pradesh Food and Essential Commodities Corporation Limited (UPSFECC), Moradabad Development Authority and Kumaun University.

Elevated as an Additional Judge of the Allahabad High Court on 27 September 2013, he became a permanent judge on 10 April 2015.

On 6 August 2026, the Supreme Court collegium recommended his appointment as Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court and government cleared his appointment on 5 September 2026. He was administered oath of office by Jishnu Dev Varma, Governor of Maharashtra on 9 September 2026.

References

  1. ↑ Bureau, The Hindu (9 September 2026). "Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi sworn in as Bombay High Court Chief Justice". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 10 September 2026. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  2. ↑ "Profile : M. C. Tripathi". Bombay High Court.
  3. ↑ "High Court of Judicature at Allahabad". Allahabadhighcourt.in.
  4. ↑ "Hon'ble Mr. Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi (Sr. Judge, Alld.)". www.allahabadhighcourt.in. Retrieved 9 August 2026.
  5. ↑ "Judge Profile". CDJ Law Journal.
  6. ↑ Bench, Bar & (9 August 2026). "Supreme Court Collegium recommends Justice MC Tripathi as Chief Justice of Bombay High Court". Bar and Bench - Indian Legal news. Retrieved 9 August 2026.
  7. ↑ Bench, Bar & (5 September 2026). "Centre clears appointment of Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi as Chief Justice of Bombay High Court". Bar and Bench - Indian Legal news. Retrieved 6 September 2026.