Sujata Kharga

JO Code: WB00602

Sujata Kharga is a distinguished member of the Indian judiciary, currently serving as the Learned District & Sessions Judge, Purulia, since 7th June 2023.

Born in the year of 1970, she pursued law with dedication, obtaining her LL.B. in 1993 and later earning her LL.M. in 1997. During her academic years, she demonstrated exceptional merit, securing a First-Class position in LL.B., for which she was awarded the Bibhuti Bhushan Ghosh Memorial Medal and the University Gold Medal. She began her legal career as an advocate, practicing at the Darjeeling Sadar Court Complex from 1994 to 1997, where she gained extensive experience in civil and criminal litigation.

Her judicial journey commenced on 13th April 1999, when she was inducted into the West Bengal Judicial Service and posted as a Civil Judge (Junior Division) at Jalpaiguri Sadar.

Over the years, she served in various district and sub-divisional courts across West Bengal, holding positions as Civil Judge, Senior Civil Judge, and District Judge (Entry Level) in Siliguri, Purba Medinipur, Nadia, Birbhum, Presidency Small Causes Court (Kolkata), North 24 Parganas, Kolkata, and Bankura. Prior to her current appointment, she served as the Additional District Judge, 2nd Court, Balurghat District Court.