Sh. Abhitesh Kumar

Abhitesh Kumar
Secretary, Central District Legal Services Authority (CDLSA)

Academic Qualifications:

• LL.B.(First Division), Campus Law Centre (CLC), Faculty of Law, University of Delhi
• LL.M.(First Division), Faculty of Law, University of Delhi

Professional Career:

• Practicing Advocate(October 13, 2013 – May 1, 2016)
  Worked as an advocate in the Delhi High Court and District Courts, representing clients in both civil and criminal cases, with a focus on providing expert legal counsel and advocacy.
• Assistant Public Prosecutor, CBI(May 2, 2016 – August 1, 2019)
  Appointed to the Anti-Corruption Branch of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), handling high-profile corruption and criminal cases and ensuring rigorous legal proceedings in complex investigations.
• Delhi Judicial Service (DJS)(Joined on August 2, 2019)
  Appointed as a judicial officer, where he has exhibited outstanding legal acumen and fair adjudication across multiple judicial assignments.
• Promoted to Senior Civil Judge (Senior Division)on September 24, 2024, in recognition of his dedication and contribution to the judiciary.
• Transferred to Secretary Central District Legal Services Authority (CDLSA) from Secretary West DLSA on 18.10.2025.

Current Role:

As the Secretary of the Central District Legal Services Authority (CDLSA), he is committed to advancing the cause of legal aid and public access to justice, ensuring that individuals, especially from marginalized communities, receive their due legal entitlements and rights under the law.