The simultaneous appointment of Chief Justices to eight High Courts marks a major reshuffle in the higher judiciary, with significant changes in judicial leadership across the country.
New Delhi: In a major development in the higher judiciary, the President has approved the appointment of Chief Justices for eight High Courts following consultation with the Chief Justice of India.
The appointments were notified by the Central Government, with Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal sharing details of the appointments.
Among the key appointments, Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati of the Rajasthan High Court has been appointed Chief Justice of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court.
At the same time, Justice Sanjay Kumar Agrawal of the Chhattisgarh High Court has been appointed Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court.
8 High Courts Get New Chief Justices
The appointments are as follows:
• Justice Valluri Kameshwar Rao — Chief Justice, Patna High Court
• Justice Ravindra V. Ghuge — Chief Justice, Calcutta High Court
• Justice Sanjay Kumar Agrawal — Chief Justice, Rajasthan High Court
• Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi — Chief Justice, Bombay High Court
• Justice Ashwini Kumar Mishra — Chief Justice, Punjab and Haryana High Court
• Justice Krishna Rao Mahapatra — Chief Justice, Chhattisgarh High Court
• Justice Alpesh Yashwant Kogje — Chief Justice, Madhya Pradesh High Court
• Justice Dr. Pushpendra Singh Bhati — Chief Justice, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
Major Leadership Change for Rajasthan High Court
Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati’s elevation marks a significant transition for the Rajasthan High Court. Currently serving as a judge of the Rajasthan High Court, he will now take charge of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court as its Chief Justice.
Meanwhile, the appointment of Justice Sanjay Kumar Agrawal as Chief Justice will bring new regular leadership to the Rajasthan High Court.