Vibhu Bakhru

Hon'ble Chief Justice
Vibhu Bakhru
35th Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court
Assumed office
19 July 2025
Nominated byB. R. Gavai
Appointed byDroupadi Murmu
Preceded by
Judge of Delhi High Court
In office
17 April 2013 – 18 July 2025
Acting CJ : 5 December 2024 – 20 January 2025
Nominated byAltamas Kabir
Appointed byPranab Mukherjee
Personal details
Born (1966-11-02) 2 November 1966
EducationB.Com. C.A.
Alma materDelhi University, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
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Vibhu Bakhru (born on 2 November 1966) is an Indian jurist, currently serving as the Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court. Previously, he has also served as a judge of the Delhi High Court. He had also served as Acting Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court. On 26 May 2025 the Supreme Court collegium recommended his appointment as chief justice of the Karnataka High Court.