Justice V Kameswar Rao was sworn in as Chief Justice of the Patna High Court on September 13, 2026, ending a two-month spell under an acting Chief Justice. He is the fourth permanent Chief Justice the court has had in a year, and is due to retire in August 2027.
The Supreme Court of India stayed all ongoing and upcoming State judicial service examinations pending review of the controversial three-year legal practice requirement for entry-level judges, while hearing proceedings in Bhumika Trust v. Union of India mentioned urgently by petitioner Jayant Singh Yadav.
The first 100 days of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant have focused on tackling the Supreme Court’s massive case backlog, promoting mediation, and tightening court procedures. His early tenure signals administrative reforms, stricter case-listing rules, and key decisions that could shape the judiciary in 2026.
