Current Position: Secretary General, Supreme Court of India
Tenure: Appointed on 1st May 2023, term until 31st January 2025
Judicial Background: Senior judicial officer with over 25 years of experience in various judicial and administrative roles
🎓 Education
Shri Atul M. Kurhekar holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Nagpur and a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar College of Law, Nagpur. In addition to his legal education, he is trained in open-source technologies and is recognized as a master trainer in areas such as Ubuntu and Court Information Systems.
⚖️ Judicial Career
Shri Kurhekar entered judicial service in October 1995 as a Civil Judge (Junior Division) and Judicial Magistrate First Class. He rose steadily through the ranks, serving in various judicial capacities including:
- Senior Civil Judge
- Deputy Registrar (Judicial) at the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court
- Judge at the Small Causes Court, Mumbai
- District and Additional Sessions Judge in Pune and Mumbai, including assignments in special courts dealing with anti-corruption cases
His judicial postings provided him with a broad and in-depth understanding of the judicial system at both the trial and appellate levels.
🏛️ Administrative Roles
Shri Kurhekar held key administrative positions during his career:
- Administrative Officer and later Additional Director at the Maharashtra Judicial Academy
- Registrar (Legal & Research) at the Bombay High Court
- Member of various legal reform committees and judicial training initiatives
- Strong involvement in judicial technology and court management systems
His work at the Maharashtra Judicial Academy focused on training and mentoring judges, while his role as Registrar involved oversight of legal research and documentation for the High Court.
📌 Secretary General, Supreme Court of India
In May 2023, Shri Atul M. Kurhekar was appointed Secretary General of the Supreme Court of India. As Secretary General, he holds the highest administrative post in the Supreme Court’s Secretariat. His responsibilities include:
- Overseeing court administration and registry operations
- Managing coordination among various benches and judicial officers
- Supervising court infrastructure, e-governance implementation, and digital case management systems
- Acting as the principal liaison between the Supreme Court and external institutions such as the government, bar associations, and media
- Supporting the Chief Justice of India and other judges in administrative and ceremonial functions
His term is set to continue until 31st January 2025, subject to extension or further orders.
📝 Summary
Shri Atul M. Kurhekar is a seasoned judicial officer and administrator known for his integrity, efficiency, and dedication to institutional excellence. With a strong foundation in both legal practice and court administration, he plays a pivotal role in the daily functioning and modernization of the Supreme Court of India.