Hon’ble Justice (Retd.) Rekha Dixit is a distinguished jurist with a long and accomplished career in the Indian judiciary. She served in various judicial capacities, including as a District Judge and Special Judge, CBI Court, Lucknow, before being elevated to the Allahabad High Court, where she served at the Lucknow Bench until her retirement in August 2021.
Justice Dixit is particularly remembered for her significant judicial contribution to matters concerning justice, individual rights and social welfare. Earlier in her judicial career, she presided over a widely reported maintenance case involving a divorced Muslim woman, which brought considerable public attention to her work.
Following her retirement from the High Court, Justice Dixit was appointed Chairperson of the Uttar Pradesh State Public Service Tribunal in January 2022, becoming the first woman judge to head the Tribunal.
Her distinguished journey reflects integrity, judicial wisdom, dedication to public service and commitment to the principles of justice, making her an inspiring figure in the field of law and public life