Major Judicial Overhaul: Justice Rajiv Shakdher Appointed as CJ of HP High Court, Justice M.S. Ramachandra Rao Transferred to Jharkhand
SHIMLA/NEW DELHI: In a reshuffle, the Supreme Court collegium has recommended the appointment and transfer of several high court judges across India, marking a major judicial overhaul.
Justice Rajiv Shakdher has been appointed as the Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court.
Justice Shakdher, who previously served at the Delhi High Court, has been involved in numerous high-profile cases and has significantly contributed to the judiciary.
His appointment is expected to bring new vigor to the Himachal Pradesh High Court. However he would assume superannuation in October.
In fact, It's a bonanza for Delhi high judges. Since top 3 judges have been elevated as chief justices in different high court.
Justice M.S. Ramachandra Rao, who was recently serving as the Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court, has now been appointed as the Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court.
Justice Manmohan has been appointed as the Acting Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court.
With a legal career beginning in 1987, Justice Manmohan has previously served as a senior advocate and has handled several notable cases, including those involving the Dabhol Power Company and Hyderabad Nizam's jewelry trust.
Justice Suresh Kait has been appointed as the Chief Justice of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, bringing his extensive judicial experience to the region.
Justice Kait has been known for his rigorous legal analysis and commitment to justice.
Justice Gurmeet Singh Sandhawalia has been appointed as the Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court.
His previous experience includes serving in the Punjab and Haryana High Court, where he dealt with a range of complex legal issues.
Justice Nitin Jamdar will take over as the Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court.
His judicial career has been marked by significant contributions in the Bombay High Court, where he handled a variety of civil, criminal, and constitutional matters.
Justice K.R. Shriram has been appointed as the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court.