Overview

• Governor Mangubhai Patel administered the oath at Sandipani Auditorium, completing the final formal step of Sachdeva’s elevation.
• The president confirmed Sachdeva’s appointment on July 14 after notification of his posting as chief justice earlier this week.
• The transfer of Justice Vivek Kumar Singh from Madras to Jabalpur increased the court’s sanctioned strength to 34 judges.
• Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Devda and Chief Secretary Anurag Jain joined senior judiciary members at the ceremony, with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav absent due to an overseas trip.
• Sachdeva’s permanent installation follows two interim chief justice stints between July–September 2024 and May 2025.