Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi Jharkhand High Court New Chief Justice

Justice Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi has been appointed as the 15th Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court. The appointment was made on July 5, 2024, following Justice Sanjaya Kumar Mishra's retirement.

Appointment and Swearing-In Ceremony

Justice Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi appointed as 15th Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court
Oath administered by Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan on July 5, 2024, at Raj Bhavan, Ranchi
Oath ceremony attended by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, Speaker Rabindra Nath Mahato, judges, and officials
Cabinet Secretary Vandana Dadel read the warrant of appointment issued by President Droupadi Murmu
Succeeds Justice Sanjaya Kumar Mishra, who retired on December 28, 2023
Position was vacant for over six months before Justice Sarangi's appointment

Appointment Process and Timeline

Supreme Court Collegium recommended Justice Sarangi on December 27, 2023
Union Ministry of Law and Justice issued notification on July 3, 2024
Appointment made under Article 217(1) of the Constitution by the President
Justice Shree Chandrasekhar served as Acting Chief Justice in the interim
Consideration given to representation of Orissa High Court among Chief Justices

Justice Sarangi's Background and Experience

Previously served as Judge of the Orissa High Court
Elevated to Orissa High Court bench on June 20, 2013
Completed 27 years of regular practice before appointment as judge
Extensive experience in various legal domains including civil, criminal, constitutional, revenue, tax, labor, and more
Practiced at the High Court of Orissa and the Supreme Court
Began legal career in December 1985

As Sarangi takes on his new position, Justice Sarangi will have to lead the Jharkhand High Court and strengthen the state's legal system. He is in a good position to handle the complicated legal matters that might come before the court because of his broad experience and varied legal background. The legal community and citizens of Jharkhand will be watching closely as he begins this new chapter in his distinguished career.

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