Justice Kempaiah Somashekar was sworn in as the new Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court on May 22, 2025. The ceremony, held at Raj Bhavan in Imphal, was administered by Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla. His appointment, the ninth for this position, brings significant experience from the Karnataka High Court, boosting expectations for judicial improvements in Manipur.
Justice P.V. Sanjay Kumar, born on August 14, 1963, in Hyderabad, assumed office on February 6, 2023, and will retire on August 13, 2028. He completed his education in Commerce and Law, began his career in his father’s law office, and has held significant positions, including Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court.
