Former SC Judge Justice Madan Lokur To Head UN Internal Justice Council
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Former SC Judge Justice Madan Lokur To Head UN Internal Justice Council

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New Delhi, Dec 21 Former Supreme Court judge Madan B Lokur has been appointed as chairperson of the United Nations Internal Justice Council for a term ending on November 12, 2028. In a communication to Justice Lokur, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the retired top court judge would head the council which also comprises other distinguished jurists. "I have the pleasure to appoint you, with immediate effect, as a member of the Internal Justice Council, in the capacity of chairperson, for a term ending on 12 November 2028," the communication dated December 19 said. "The other members of the Council are: Ms. Carmen Artigas, distinguished external jurist nominated by staff; Ms. Rosalie Balkin, distinguished external jurist nominated by management; Mr. Stefan Brezina, staff representative; and Mr. Jay Pozenel, management representative," it added.

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