Soumen Sen Sworn In as Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court
The move follows collegium advice cleared by the Union government.
Overview
- Justice Soumen Sen took the oath at Raj Bhavan in Shillong on October 8, administered by Governor C.H. Vijayashankar.
- He succeeds Justice Indra Prasanna Mukerji, who retired on September 5, with Justice Hamarsan Singh Thangkhiew having served as Acting Chief Justice in the interim.
- The appointment, based on a Supreme Court Collegium recommendation and central approval, makes him the 14th Chief Justice of the Meghalaya High Court.
- Sen previously served on the Calcutta High Court, including a brief tenure as its Acting Chief Justice following his elevation in 2011.
- Officials and legal dignitaries, including Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma and Opposition Leader Dr. Mukul Sangma, attended the swearing-in, which comes as part of a broader leadership reshuffle across high courts.