President Appoints Justice Soumen Sen Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court
The appointment becomes effective once he formally assumes charge.
Overview
- An official notification from the Union Law Ministry on September 26 confirmed the appointment.
- The Supreme Court Collegium led by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai recommended Justice Sen on September 11.
- The vacancy followed the retirement of Chief Justice Indra Prasanna Mukerji on September 5.
- Justice Hamarsan Singh Thangkhiew has been serving as Acting Chief Justice during the interim.
- Justice Sen has served on the Calcutta High Court since 2011 and has been its Acting Chief Justice since September 16.