Bihar
Appointment of Chief Justice of Patna High Court
- 08 Jan 2026
- 1 min read
Why in News?
Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo was sworn in as the 47th Chief Justice of the Patna High Court.
Key Points:
- Oath of Office: Oath administered by the Governor of Bihar (Arif Mohammed Khan) under Article 219 of the Indian Constitution.
- Constitutional Provision: Appointment made by the President of India under Article 217 of the Indian Constitution.
- Collegium System: Appointment based on the recommendation of the Supreme Court Collegium.
- Succeeded: He succeeded Justice Pavankumar Bhimappa Bajanthri (Till October 2025), 46th Chief Justice of the Patna High Court.
- Acting Chief Justice (ACJ): Justice Sudhir Singh (Till 6 Jan 2026).
- Previous Posting: Justice Sahoo was serving as a Judge of the Odisha High Court.
