Govt Appoints Nine New High Court Chief Justices

Central government clears appointment of new Chief Justices to five High Courts

The Central government has cleared the appointment of new Chief Justices (CJs) for the High Courts of Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Gauhati and Patna.

Five High Courts Get New Chief Justices

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The government on Friday issued orders for elevation of five judges of various High Courts as Chief Justices. India News | Five High Courts Get New Chief Justices.

Judicial Shake-Up: Five New Chief Justices Appointed

The government has elevated five High Court judges to Chief Justices, with changes in four other courts. The appointments, made by President Droupadi Murmu, seek to enhance leadership and efficiency. Recommendations by the Supreme Court Collegium on May 26, 2025, guided these new assignments.

Govt appoints nine new high court chief justices

The Union government has appointed nine new high court chief justices, five fresh appointments and four transfers, based on the Supreme Court collegium’s recommendations from May 2025.

Five high courts get new Chief Justices in major judicial reshuffle

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday appointed several new Chief Justices to various High Courts across the country. The fresh appointments come as part of an effort to streamline judicial leadership and ensure efficient functioning of the courts.  Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva, currently serving as the Acting Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, has been formally appointed as its Chief Justice. Justice Vibhu Bakhru, a judge at the Delhi Hig…

States including Karnataka, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh get High Court Chief Justices

The appointments were made by the President of India in consultation with the Chief Justice of India under constitutional powers.