Latest Patna High Court News & Updates

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) The Centre on Monday notified the appointment of four advocates as judges in three High Courts, acting on the recommendations of the Supreme Court Collegium.In a post on social media platform X, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal said that the President, in exercise of the powers conferred by the Constitution of India and after consultation with the Chief Justice of India (CJI), was pleased to appoint advocates Ritesh Kumar …

Patna, Jan 3 (IANS) Emphasising the transformative role of technology in the justice delivery system, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Saturday said technological intervention is essential to make the judiciary more transparent, accessible and people-centric, especially for citizens living in remote areas.The Chief Justice was speaking at a ceremony held at the Patna High Court premises, where he laid the foundation stone for seven major infrastructure projects.These include the I-Bloc…

Patna, Jan 3 (IANS) The judicial landscape of Bihar marked a significant milestone on Saturday when Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant laid the foundation stone for multiple key infrastructure projects within the Patna High Court premises.The occasion is being viewed as a historic step towards strengthening judicial infrastructure and modernising the justice delivery system in the state.Justice Surya Kant laid the foundation stone for several major facilities, including an Alternative Dis…

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) The Centre on Friday notified the appointment of Bombay High Court judge, Justice Mahesh Sharadchandra Sonak, as the Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court, following the retirement of the incumbent Chief Justice on January 8. A notification issued by the Union Ministry of Law and Justice said that the President, in exercise of powers conferred by the Constitution of India and in consultation with the Chief Justice of India (CJI), was pleased to appoint Justice Sonak a…

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) The Centre on Thursday notified the appointment and transfer of Chief Justices of several High Courts, acting on the recommendations of the Supreme Court Collegium headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant.A notification issued by the Union Ministry of Law and Justice said that the President, in exercise of powers under Article 222 of the Constitution, has transferred Justice Soumen Sen, Chief Justice of the Meghalaya High Court, to serve as the Chief Justice of t…