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New Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court

  • 06 Jul 2024
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Recently, Justice Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi took oath as the 15th Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court.

Key Points

  • Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan administered the oath of office at the Raj Bhavan in Ranchi.
  • Chief Minister Hemant Soren and Speaker Rabindra Nath Mahato attended the swearing-in ceremony, besides several judges and senior government officials.

Appointment of High Court Judges

  • Article 217 of the Constitution states that the Judge of a High Court shall be appointed by the President in consultation with the Chief Justice of India (CJI) and the Governor of the State.
  • In the case of appointment of a Judge other than the Chief Justice, the Chief Justice of the High Court is consulted.
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