As India’s apex court enters a pivotal year, 2026 will see hearings in a series of high-impact cases involving constitutional rights, electoral processes, governance reforms and social regulation, decisions that could shape the country’s legal and political landscape.
Justice Guhanathan Narendar was appointed as Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court on December 26, succeeding Justice Ritu Bahri. The oath-taking ceremony was held at Raj Bhawan, administered by Governor Lt Gen (retd) Gurmit Singh. Narendar has an extensive legal career and previously served in both Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh High Courts.
