Justice Sanjay K. Agarwal assumes charge as 44th Chief Justice at Jodhpur Principal Seat.
Jaipur/Jodhpur: Justice Sanjay Kumar Agarwal has taken oath as the 44th Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court at Raj Bhavan and formally assumed office, marking the beginning of a new phase of leadership for the State’s highest court.
First hearing at Jodhpur Principal Seat post-lunch today; rebuilding Bar-Bench trust and strengthening institutional credibility set to be key priorities.
JUSTICE AGARWAL TO BEGIN AT JODHPUR TODAY
Justice Agarwal will travel to Jodhpur and is expected to take charge at the Principal Seat of the Rajasthan High Court at around 2 PM. He will also hold his first court proceedings at the Jodhpur Principal Seat post-lunch today.
Preparations have been completed at the High Court for the new Chief Justice’s arrival. Justice Vineet Mathur is also scheduled to travel from Jaipur to Jodhpur.
BAR-BENCH TRUST, INSTITUTIONAL CREDIBILITY IN FOCUS
Justice Agarwal’s tenure is expected to begin with an emphasis on strengthening trust and coordination between the Bar and Bench and further enhancing the institutional credibility and image of the Rajasthan High Court.
His assumption of office marks a significant transition in the leadership of the Rajasthan judiciary, with the legal fraternity closely watching the priorities and administrative approach of the new Chief Justice.
FAREWELL TO JUSTICE P.S. BHATI
At the same time, the Rajasthan High Court is preparing to bid farewell to Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati, who will take oath on Wednesday as the Chief Justice of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court.
Justice Bhati, who will become the youngest Chief Justice in the country, will be accorded farewell through a series of programmes at the Rajasthan High Court.
• 12:15 PM: Farewell reference by the Lawyers Association
• 1:00 PM: Farewell ceremony by the Advocates Association
• 3:30 PM: Farewell reference by the Rajasthan High Court