Five High Courts Get New Chief Justices: Major Judicial Reshuffle

By Legal Wires 3 Minutes Read

The appointment of Chief Justices for five High Courts was notified, reflecting a significant change in the Indian judiciary. These appointments align with the ongoing efforts to streamline the judicial system and ensure robust administration of justice across different states. The appointments were confirmed on May 27, 2023, and each new Chief Justice will take charge upon assuming their respective offices. The reshuffle includes appointments for the Kerala High Court, Himachal Pradesh High Court, Rajasthan High Court, Bombay High Court, and Madras High Court. The objective behind these appointments is to bolster judicial efficiency and address pending cases in each jurisdiction.

New Chief Justices Appointed

Kerala High Court

• Justice Sarasa Venkatanarayana Bhatti, previously serving as a judge at the Kerala High Court, has been appointed as the Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court.
• He will assume his new role from the date he formally takes charge.

Himachal Pradesh High Court

• Justice Mamidanna Satya Ratna Sri Ramachandra Rao, a judge of the Punjab & Haryana High Court, has been appointed as the Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court.
• He is expected to assume charge soon, bringing his experience from Punjab and Haryana to Himachal Pradesh. The appointment is seen as a move to address the backlog of cases in the state.

Rajasthan High Court

• Justice Augustine George Masih, also a judge at the Punjab and Haryana High Court, has been named the Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court.
• His assumption of charge is awaited.

Bombay High Court

• Justice Ramesh Deokinandan Dhanuka, currently serving as a judge at the Bombay High Court, has been promoted as the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court.

Madras High Court

• Justice Sanjay Vijaykumar Gangapurwala, currently a judge of the Bombay High Court, has been appointed as the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court, effective from the date he assumes charge of his duties.

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