Pawan Kumar Jain did his LL.B and LL.M from Delhi University. He joined Delhi Judicial Service on November 2, 1992 and was promoted to Delhi Higher Judicial Service in January 2006. After serving the Delhi District Judiciary for more than three decades, he superannuated on December 31, 2025 from the post of Principal District & Sessions Judge, South West, Dwarka.
During his long career as a Judge, he adjudicated matters across the entire spectrum of law including civil matters (commercial and matrimonial disputes), criminal matters (including cases investigated by special agencies such as CBI, Special Cell etc.).
Being a trained Mediator, he successfully persuaded parties to settle their disputes even in complex matters. He also played a significant role in Administration while working as Chairman (IT & Digitization, Delhi District Court) and Registrar Vigilance, High Court of Delhi.
He assisted the Justice D.K. Jain Committee, constituted by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in ISRO Espionage matter under the Chairmanship of HMJ D.K. Jain, a former Judge of Supreme Court of India. After superannuation, he enrolled as an Arbitrator with Delhi International Arbitration Centre and start legal practice including consultancy and mediation.
He authored a book "Supreme Court on Death Penalty" and various articles on different topics. He frequently visits Delhi Judicial Academy to share his views.