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Justice Arun Palli Sworn In as Chief Justice of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court

Lt Governor Manoj Sinha administered the oath at a ceremony in Jammu, marking the official start of Justice Palli's tenure as the 38th Chief Justice.

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha administers the oath of office to Justice Arun Palli as the Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, at Convention Centre in Jammu on Wednesday. (ANI)

Overview

  • Justice Arun Palli officially assumed office as the 38th Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on April 16, 2025.
  • The oath-taking ceremony was held at the Convention Centre in Jammu, with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha officiating.
  • Key attendees at the event included Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather, and senior judges from the judiciary.
  • Justice Palli brings a distinguished legal career, including roles as Additional Advocate General for Punjab and a judge at the Punjab and Haryana High Court
  • His leadership comes at a pivotal time for the court, which handles unique jurisdictional challenges following the 2019 reorganization of Jammu and Kashmir.