Insolvency Law Academy awards ILA Emeritus Fellowship to Justice Manmohan Sarin
Insolvency Law Academy (ILA), an independent think tank, has announced that it would award ILA Emeritus Fellowship to retired Justice Manmohan Sarin, former Chief Justice of Jammu & Kashmir High Court, and past president of INSOL India.
The ILA Fellowship Program is the first of its kind initiative in India to recognize the leadership, public service and contributions in the field of insolvency. The Emeritus Fellowship is conferred on the most distinguished public servant, judge or professional having a proven statement of minimum twenty-five years of experience, extra-ordinary leadership, invaluable contribution to insolvency law or practice and having a reputation of maintaining the highest standard of ethics, character, integrity, professional expertise and leadership.
Justice Sarin is awarded Emeritus Fellowship in recognition of his distinguished leadership and contributions in the field of insolvency as the founder president of INSOL India. He served as president for 10 years since the inception of INSOL India on September 27, 1997. Under his leadership, INSOL India became the member of INSOL International in the year 1999. Led by the efforts of Justice Sarin, INSOL India had then become a formidable platform to voice the demand for reforms in insolvency and related laws.
The decision to confer the Fellowship on Justice Sarin coincides with the 25th anniversary of INSOL India. The induction will take place in the month of February, 2023.
Insolvency Law Academy is an independent think tank, which contributes to robust policy making and enhancement of standards of the insolvency industry through cutting-edge research, innovation and development of best practices.
Justice Sarin was a Judge of the High Court of Delhi for over 13 years. He was appointed as the Chief Justice of Jammu & Kashmir High Court in the year 2008. After completing his term as Chief Justice, he was appointed as Lokayukta (Ombudsman) for National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT of Delhi). He also served as the Chairman of the COFEPOSA Board during 2007-2008.
He played a major role in setting up the Delhi High Court Mediation and Conciliation Centre and successful training of over 300 Mediators. He has been a recipient of award for outstanding contribution for establishing and setting up and running of Delhi High Court Mediation Centre, presented by the Chief Justice of India.
Justice Manmohan Sarin is a graduate from St. Stephens College, Delhi and a Bachelor of Laws from Faculty of Law, University of Delhi, Campus Law Centre. He completed his Post Graduation course in Industrial law and Labour Relations from Indian Law Institute.
In his earlier days Justice Manmohan Sarin worked as in-house Counsel of IBM, World Trade Corporation for 10 years. Between 1979-1995, Justice Manmohan Sarin practiced as an Advocate in the High Court of Delhi and Supreme Court of India.
He is also a member of the Indian Council of Arbitration (ICA) and is empanelled as an Arbitrator. He has participated in several domestic and international conferences and seminars.
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