Overview

• The oath was administered by Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar at Birsa Mandap in Raj Bhavan, Ranchi.
• The ceremony drew state leaders including Chief Minister Hemant Soren, Assembly Speaker Rabindra Nath Mahato, Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi and former Chief Minister Arjun Munda.
• A native of Himachal Pradesh, Chauhan studied at Bishop Cotton School and DAV College before earning his law degree from Panjab University and enrolling as an advocate in 1989.
• He served as Standing Counsel and legal advisor to several state agencies and earned recognition for work in legal aid programs and environmental litigation.
• His appointment follows a series of high court leadership changes recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium to address persistent bench vacancies and boost judicial efficiency.