Appointment-New Chief Justices have been appointed by the Central Government for six High Courts.
The Central Government has recently announced the elevation and appointment of new Chief Justices across six High Courts, marking a significant step towards bolstering judicial leadership and efficiency nationwide. This strategic move aims to fortify the judiciary’s capacity to address legal challenges and enhance the delivery of justice.
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The appointments are as follows:
Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava, who was the Acting Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court, is now the Chief Justice of the same court.
Justice Arun Bhansali, formerly a Judge at the Rajasthan High Court, has become the Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court.
Justice Vijay Bishnoi from the Rajasthan High Court is now the Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court, a move seen as strengthening judicial processes in the northeastern region of India.
Justice Ritu Bahri, who was the Acting Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, is now the Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court.
Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh, a Judge from the Patna High Court, is appointed as the Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court.
Justice S Vaidyanathan from the Madras High Court is now the Chief Justice of the Meghalaya High Court.
The reshuffling and appointment of new Chief Justices are expected to address some of the challenges faced by the High Courts, including case backlogs and the need for modernization in the judicial process. With these new appointments, there is a renewed sense of optimism about the future of the Indian judiciary and its role in upholding the rule of law and delivering justice to the citizens of India.
