Bilaspur: The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended Justice Sanjay K. Agrawal, presently a Judge of the Chhattisgarh High Court, for appointment as the Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court.
The recommendation was made at the meeting of the Supreme Court Collegium held on August 31, 2026. On the same day, the Collegium also passed a separate resolution recommending the transfer of Justice Agrawal from the Chhattisgarh High Court to the Rajasthan High Court.
The development is important for the legal community in Chhattisgarh as Justice Agrawal has spent a major part of his legal and judicial career in the State.
Who is Justice Sanjay K. Agrawal?
Justice Sanjay K. Agrawal was born on July 15, 1965, at Ratanpur in the Bilaspur region of Chhattisgarh to Virendra Agrawal and Chameli Agrawal.
He completed his schooling at Ratanpur and pursued higher education in law and science. He obtained his Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Laws degrees from Guru Ghasidas University, Bilaspur, and later completed his Master of Laws from Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur.
His legal career began in 1989 and has since covered more than three decades of practice, public service and judicial work.
Enrolled as Advocate in 1989
Justice Agrawal was enrolled as an Advocate on January 3, 1989.
During his practice, he appeared before the District and Sessions Court at Bilaspur, the High Court of Madhya Pradesh at Jabalpur, and later the High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur.
His main areas of practice included civil law and constitutional law.
Over the years, he represented several government bodies, public sector companies, statutory authorities, banks and other major institutions. His clients and professional assignments included the High Court of Chhattisgarh, Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission, Indira Gandhi Agriculture University, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Bar Council of India, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, Indian Oil Corporation Limited and Steel Authority of India Limited, among others.
He also represented major banks such as State Bank of India, Canara Bank and Dena Bank, as well as the Municipal Corporations of Raipur and Bilaspur and various State government corporations, boards and authorities.
Experience in Civil and Constitutional Law
Justice Agrawal developed significant experience in civil and constitutional matters during his years as an advocate.
His work for government departments and public institutions involved several issues relating to statutory interpretation, administrative decisions, constitutional provisions and public law.
His long experience before trial courts and High Courts gave him exposure to a wide range of disputes involving government bodies, public authorities, corporations and other institutional clients.
Served as Deputy Advocate General and Advocate General
Justice Agrawal also held important positions in the legal administration of Chhattisgarh.
He served as Deputy Advocate General for the State of Chhattisgarh from March 1, 2002 to February 29, 2004.
He later became Advocate General for the State of Chhattisgarh on June 25, 2012, and continued in that position until his elevation to the High Court.
As Advocate General, he represented the State Government in important legal and constitutional matters before the High Court.
Association with Legal Education and Law Reporting
Justice Agrawal has also been associated with legal education and judicial institutions.
He served as an Ex-Officio Member of the Executive Council of Hidayatullah National Law University, Raipur.
He was also a member of the Indian Law Reports Committee (Chhattisgarh Series) and served on the Editorial Board of Chhattisgarh Law Judgments.
These roles reflected his involvement in legal education, law reporting and the development of legal knowledge in the State.
Experience as Mediator
Before joining the Bench, Justice Agrawal was also associated with alternative dispute resolution.
He served as a mediator under the Chhattisgarh C.P.C. Alternative Disputes Resolution and Mediation Rules, 2006.
His mediation experience added to his work in civil disputes and dispute resolution.
Elevated to Chhattisgarh High Court in 2013
Justice Sanjay K. Agrawal was elevated as an Additional Judge of the High Court of Chhattisgarh on September 16, 2013.
He was later appointed as a Permanent Judge on March 8, 2016.
Since then, he has served on the Chhattisgarh High Court and dealt with a wide range of civil, constitutional and other legal matters.
After more than a decade on the High Court Bench, the latest Collegium recommendation could take him to the leadership of another major High Court.
Transfer to Rajasthan High Court
The Supreme Court Collegium has separately recommended the transfer of Justice Sanjay K. Agrawal from the Chhattisgarh High Court to the Rajasthan High Court.
The transfer recommendation was also made on August 31, 2026.
On the same date, the Collegium recommended Justice Agrawal for appointment as the Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court.
Thus, the two resolutions are closely connected. One recommends his transfer to the Rajasthan High Court, while the other recommends his appointment as Chief Justice of that High Court.
Why the Recommendation is Important for Chhattisgarh
The proposed elevation is significant for Chhattisgarh because Justice Agrawal’s legal career has been closely linked with the State.
He began his legal practice in Bilaspur, served as Deputy Advocate General and Advocate General of Chhattisgarh, and later joined the Bench of the Chhattisgarh High Court.
His professional journey has also been connected with important legal institutions in Bilaspur and Raipur.
The recommendation to head the Rajasthan High Court marks another important stage in a legal and judicial career spanning more than three decades.
Justice Sanjay K. Agrawal: Career Timeline
- July 15, 1965: Born at Ratanpur in the Bilaspur region of Chhattisgarh.
- Education: B.Sc. and LL.B. from Guru Ghasidas University, Bilaspur; LL.M. from Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur.
- January 3, 1989: Enrolled as an Advocate.
- March 1, 2002 to February 29, 2004: Served as Deputy Advocate General of Chhattisgarh.
- June 25, 2012: Became Advocate General of Chhattisgarh.
- September 16, 2013: Elevated as Additional Judge of the Chhattisgarh High Court.
- March 8, 2016: Appointed Permanent Judge of the Chhattisgarh High Court.
- August 31, 2026: Collegium recommended his transfer to the Rajasthan High Court.
- August 31, 2026: Collegium recommended his appointment as Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court.
From Ratanpur to High Court Leadership
Justice Sanjay K. Agrawal’s journey from legal practice in Bilaspur to the High Court Bench has been marked by several important responsibilities.
After enrolling as an advocate in 1989, he gained experience in trial courts and High Courts. He then served as Deputy Advocate General and later as Advocate General of Chhattisgarh before being elevated to the High Court in 2013.
His appointment as a Permanent Judge in 2016 marked another important step in his judicial career.
The Supreme Court Collegium’s latest recommendation could now take him to the position of Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court.
For Chhattisgarh’s legal fraternity, the development is significant not only because of the proposed transfer of a senior judge, but also because Justice Agrawal’s professional journey has remained closely connected with the State for more than three decades.