Justice B.C. Patel

Born on 07.08.1943 at Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Obtained defree of B.A. (Hons.) with Economics in 1963. Obtained LL.B. degree and also M.A. degree with Economics and Politics from Gujarat University in 1967. Enrolled as an Advocate on 05.04.1968. Started practice as an Advocate in the City Civil Court, Ahmedabad from 1968. Shifted his venue of practice to Gujarat High Court from 1970 onwards. Joined the Chamber of Well-known Criminal Side Advocate, Late Mr. H.K. Thakore and actively assisted and conducted with him many important Sessions Cases and Criminal appeals. Practised independently as an Advocate in the High Court of Gujarat from 1981. Practised in Civil, Constitutional and Criminal matters. Has represented Gujarat Electricity Board for 10 years in various courts. Has keen interest in education and has worked as Professor of Law in various colleges for about 15 years. Elevated to the Bench of Gujarat High Court as Permanent Judge on 21.06.1990. As Judge of Gujarat High Court, his lordship delivered lankmark judgments particularly on town planning and building activities in urban areas. The celebrated judgments delivered by his Lordship paved way for removal of encroachments for public places and installation of safety devices in high-rise buildings. These landmark judgments of his Lordship were widely appreciated by general public. Was Acting Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court from 05.03.2002 to 16.03.2002. Elevated as Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and took oath on 15.05.2002. Transferred as Chief Justice of Delhi High Court. Took oath as Chief Justice of Delhi High Court on 05.03.2003. Retired as Chief Justice of Delhi High Court on 07.08.2005.