Rajeev Ranjan Prasad | |
|---|---|
| Judge at Patna High Court [1] | |
| In office 22 May 2017 –4 September 2028 | |
| Nominated by | Collegium of the Supreme Court of India |
| Appointed by | Pranab Mukherjee |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 September 1966 Tarhari,Lakhisarai district,Bihar |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Shri Umesh Prasad Singh (Father),Smt. Laxmi Singh (Mother) |
| Alma mater | Patna University (B.Com) Hansraj College,University of Delhi (Special Certificate Course in Commerce)Campus Law Centre,University of Delhi (LL.B) |
| Occupation | Judge |
| Profession | Law,Judiciary |
| Website | https://patnahighcourt.gov.in/judge/MzE4-a5MCvbTHYcU= |
Rajeev Ranjan Prasad (born 5 September 1966) is an Indian Jurist and High Court Judge serving as a Judge of the Patna High Court. He was appointed to the position on 22 May 2017. Prior to his elevation,he practiced as an advocate at the Patna High Court,handling constitutional,civil,and financial matters.
Rajeev Ranjan Prasad was born on 5 September 1966 in Tarhari,Lakhisarai district,Bihar,into a family with a legal background. His father,Umesh Prasad Singh,was a Senior Advocate at the Patna High Court. He completed his early education in Patna before pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) from Patna University. He then enrolled in Hansraj College,University of Delhi,for a Special Certificate Course in Commerce,where he secured the first position in first division. After briefly joining the Delhi School of Economics for postgraduate studies,he decided to pursue law and obtained an LL.B. degree from the Campus Law Centre,University of Delhi,in 1991. [2]
After completing his legal education,Prasad enrolled as an advocate and began practicing at the Patna High Court. His legal practice included handling cases related to corporate affairs,financial disputes,and government policies. On 22 May 2017,he was appointed as a Judge of the Patna High Court by the President of India,following a recommendation from the Collegium of the Supreme Court of India.
During his tenure as a judge,Justice Prasad has delivered several significant rulings: