Current Affairs - Persons - Discussion

Former Supreme Court judge Justice Madan B Lokur has been appointed as the Chairperson of the United Nations Internal Justice Council (IJC) for a 4-year term ending in November 2028. The IJC plays a crucial role in ensuring independence, professionalism, and accountability within the UN's justice system. Justice Lokur, who retired from the Supreme Court in December 2018, brings over six years of judicial experience at the apex court to this prestigious international position.