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Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak Appointed of
A New for
The on Monday formally notified the appointment of Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak as the of the . The appointment comes into effect from the date the outgoing Chief Justice, Justice Sunita Agarwal, relinquishes her charge following her as a Judge of the .
Following Justice Agarwal's Supreme Court
The notification, issued by the under Article 223 of the Constitution, states that the President has appointed Justice Pathak, a sitting judge of the , to perform the duties of the office of Chief Justice. This administrative move ensures the smooth functioning of the high court's judicial administration after Justice Agarwal's departure to the apex court.
Notification Details and Effective Date
The official order reads:
"
,
Shri Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak, Judge of the
to
of that High Court with effect from the date Smt. Justice Sunita Agarwal
of the office of Chief Justice
as a Judge of the
."
Justice Agarwal's to the Supreme Court was also notified earlier the same day, paving the way for the acting arrangement. Justice Pathak takes on the additional responsibility until a permanent Chief Justice is appointed.
Key Observations
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" Shri Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak... to of that High Court with effect from the date Smt. Justice Sunita Agarwal ."
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The appointment is
" as a Judge of the ."
Implications
The appointment ensures judicial continuity in the . Justice Pathak will serve as from the moment Justice Agarwal's tenure ends, avoiding any vacuum in the leadership of the court. The order has been circulated to all relevant constitutional and administrative authorities for compliance.
