New Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court | 06 Jul 2024
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.