Justice Sunil B. Shukre

B.Sc. (Hons.), LL.M. (Constitutional Law)

2013-2023

Justice Sunil Balkrishna Shukre was born on 25th October, 1961. He obtained his B.Sc.(Hons.) from Pune University in 1980 and L.L.B. from Dr. Punjabrao Deshmukh Law College, Amravati, in 1983, securing 2nd position in order of merit in the University. He subsequently obtained an L.L.M. Degree in Constitutional Law from the then Nagpur University.

He practised law at the Amravati District Court and Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court before being appointed as District Judge in 2000. During his judicial career, he served in several important positions, including Principal District Judge, Kolhapur, Registrar (Administration) of Nagpur Bench, Bombay High Court, Registrar General of the Bombay High Court on 18th March 2011 and Joint Director of the Maharashtra Judicial Academy, Uttan.

Justice Shukre was elevated as an Additional Judge of the Bombay High Court on 13th May, 2013 and appointed Permanent Judge on 9th April, 2015. During his tenure, he delivered numerous significant judgments, particularly in the fields of Constitutional, Civil, Criminal, Tax, Environment, Forest and Wildlife Laws, and disposed of more than 26,700 cases.

Justice Shukre is also recognised for his contribution to Public Interest Litigation, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, when his Bench closely monitored the availability of hospital facilities, oxygen and essential medical resources.

A keen sportsman, he has represented his college in Lawn Tennis and Badminton.

Justice Shukre retired as a Senior Judge of the Bombay High Court on 24th October, 2023.

Thereafter, he was appointed as the Chairman of the Maharashtra State Commission for Backward Classes (MSCBC) on 12.12.2023 and served in that capacity until 20.08.2026.

Recently, Justice Shukre is appointed as the Chairperson, Lokayukta, Maharashtra State with effect from 25.08.2026.