From zilla parishad school student to judge of the Bombay High Court

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Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

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On the recommendation of the Supreme Court, President of India Droupadi Murmu has appointed adv. Ajit Kadethankar, a native of Paithan, as a Judge of the Bombay High Court. The appointment was notified on August 13, alongside those of Sushil Ghodeshwar and Aarti Sathe.

Born and brought up in Paithan, Kadethankar’s journey from a zilla parishad school student to a High Court judge is an inspiring tale of dedication. He began his education at Cluster Primary School No. 1 and zilla parishad high school in Paithan, later moving to S. B. school in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. At M.P. law college, he topped the university in all three degree examinations B.S.L., LL.B., and D.L.L. earning prestigious honours, including the bar council of Maharashtra and Goa silver jubilee merit prize and the K. Chimmanlal setalvad memorial merit prize. During his student years, he stood out in state-level elocution, debate, and mock court contests. While practising as an advocate, he pursued an LL.M. in Criminology, further honing his legal expertise. His late father, Bhagwanrao Kadethankar, was a respected advocate; his mother, Pratibha Kadethankar, is a senior music teacher; and his elder brother, Dr. Anant Kadethankar, is a noted academic. The oath-taking ceremony for Justice-designate Kadethankar will be held in the central hall of the Bombay High Court. Chief Justice Alok Aradhe will administer the oath on behalf of the President. For Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Paithan, this appointment marks a proud moment proof that determination, academic excellence, and community values can pave the way from rural classrooms to the corridors of the judiciary’s highest ranks.