Justice Anoop Kumar Mendiratta

Born and brought up in Delhi and completed schooling from Salwan Public School, Delhi. After graduation from Delhi University, completed LLB from Campus Law Centre, Faculty of Law, Delhi University in 1987. Having enrolled as an Advocate in the year 1987, initially joined the chamber of late Hon’ble Mr. Justice Valmiki J. Mehta and later on associated with late Pandit Shri R.K. Sharma (Naseem Saheb) and extensively practiced in civil and criminal matters at Delhi High Court and District Courts. 

Was inducted into Delhi Judicial Service in 1992 and promoted to Delhi Higher Judicial Service in 2003. Apart from presiding over courts dealing with civil and criminal jurisdictions, also held designated courts dealing extensively with matters relating to CBI, DDA, LAC, NDPS, Electricity, MACT including matrimonial disputes as Principal Judge, Family Courts. Joined as District & Sessions Judge, North-East District, Karkardooma Courts, Delhi from 30.05.2019 to 24.10.2019. 

Other Key Positions :-
Appointed as Joint Secretary (Law, Justice & Legislative Affairs), Govt. of NCT of Delhi for a period of more than three years from 1999 to 2002 and again as Principal Secretary (Law, Justice & Legislative Affairs), Govt. of NCT of Delhi from November 2017 till April 2019. Also nominated as Member/Chairperson of several committees and involved in preparation of the report relating to bifurcation of Delhi into judicial Districts in the year 2000, which was finally accepted by the Hon’ble Supreme Court. Also looked after the charge of Delhi Dispute Resolution Society (DDRS) as Working Chairperson and conducted mediation proceedings being a trained mediator. Played an active role in drafting of several Bills, formulation of policies and rendered advice on several constitutional issues.

Became the first serving judicial officer from DHJS to be appointed as Law Secretary, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India. Handled the additional charge as Secretary, Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India including Vidhi Sahitya Prakashan for a considerable period. Also appointed Member Secretary, Law Commission of India. Was a Member of the Governing Body and Executive Committees of several institutions viz. Indian Law Institute, National Judicial Academy, National Law University etc. and associated with several high powered committees. Considerably remained associated with Income Tax Appellate Tribunal as Law Secretary. Played key role in legislative drafting and formulation of several Bills and enactments including Mediation Bill 2021 as well as finalization of intricate policies by Union of India in various sectors including Petroleum, Mines, Electricity, IBC etc. During the aforesaid assignments, dealt with administrative and legal/constitutional issues and was involved in implementation and strengthening of provisions of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, New Delhi International Arbitration Centre Act, Commercial Courts Act, Notaries Act etc. including supervision of entire litigation of Union of India.

Was Member of Committee for resolution of disputes under AMRCD mechanism and resolved several high stake matters; Member of the Committee to formulate an Action Plan for Online Dispute Resolution, Member of Review Committee under the Information Technology Act and others enactments; Involved in formulation of Bilateral Investment Treaties and coordination of International Arbitration on behalf of Union of India.

Represented before several Parliamentary Committees as well as led Delegation to attend the UK-India Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) meeting held at London. Was associated in organizing of the 7th Meeting of Ministers of Justice of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) as well as SCO 19th Prosecutors General Conference and also represented in several conferences at National & International level. 

Played a key role in launch of an online course on “Constitution of India” inaugurated by Shri Kiren Rijiju, Hon’ble Minister for Law and Justice at national level on the eve of Constitution Day in 2021, with a vision that every citizen of the country should be made aware of his fundamental duties and fundamental rights.

Was appointed a permanent Judge of the High Court of Delhi w.e.f. 28.02.2022.