Justice Ritu Bahri has created history by becoming the first woman Chief Justice of Uttarakhand.
She received her law degree from Punjab University and started her career in 1986 as an advocate in the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
Justice Bahri has served as an Additional Judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court and was later appointed as a Permanent Judge in 2006.
She has an extensive legal career with expertise in civil, criminal, and constitutional matters.
As Chief Justice of Uttarakhand, she will be responsible for leading and supervising the judicial proceedings in the state.
Justice Ritu Bahri's appointment as the first woman Chief Justice of Uttarakhand is a significant step towards gender equality and women's empowerment in the legal profession.
Her appointment serves as an inspiration for aspiring women lawyers and judges, breaking barriers and establishing a precedent for gender inclusivity in the judiciary.
