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Justice Madan B. Lokur, a retired judge of the Supreme Court of India, has been appointed as the Chairperson of the United Nations Internal Justice Council (IJC).
About Justice Madan B. Lokur:
Supreme Court Tenure: Justice Lokur served on the Supreme Court of India from June 2012 until his retirement in December 2018.
International Experience: In 2019, he was appointed to the Supreme Court of Fiji as a judge of its non-resident panel, becoming the first Indian judge to serve on the Supreme Court of another country. 
About the United Nations Internal Justice Council (IJC):
Establishment: The IJC was established in 2009 to reform and strengthen the UN's internal justice system, ensuring it operates effectively, impartially, and transparently in addressing workplace disputes within the organization.
Mandate: The council safeguards the independence and integrity of the internal justice system, overseeing bodies such as the UN Dispute Tribunal (UNDT) and the UN Appeals Tribunal (UNAT).
Composition: The IJC comprises five members: two tribunal judges (from UNDT and UNAT), two staff representatives, and one external legal expert. The Chairperson is selected by consensus and appointed by the UN Secretary-General.
Functions: The council recommends candidates for judicial positions, monitors tribunal functioning to ensure fairness, and provides expert advice on internal justice reforms.
Justice Lokur's appointment is for a four-year term, ending on November 12, 2028.
IN SHORT:
Justice Madan B. Lokur, a retired Supreme Court of India judge, has been appointed Chairperson of the UN Internal Justice Council (IJC). The IJC oversees the independence and fairness of the UN's internal justice system, addressing workplace disputes. Justice Lokur’s appointment is for a four-year term (2024-2028). With his extensive judicial experience, including serving on the Supreme Court of Fiji, he is expected to significantly enhance the UN's justice system.