Justice Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi Appointed Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Appointment | Justice Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi appointed as the Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court. |
| Predecessor | Justice Sanjaya Kumar Mishra, who retired on December 28, 2023. |
| Recommendation | Recommended by the Supreme Court collegium in December 2023. |
| Official Announcement | Announced by the Union Ministry of Law and Justice on July 3. |
| Swearing-In Ceremony | Held on July 5 at Raj Bhavan in Ranchi; oath administered by Governor CP Radhakrishnan. |
| Attendees | Chief Minister Hemant Soren, Speaker Rabindra Nath Mahato, judges, and senior government officials. |
| Position | 15th Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court. |
| Career Background | - Started legal career in December 1985. - Previously a judge of the Orissa High Court. - Elevated to permanent judge of the Orissa High Court on June 20, 2013. - Extensive experience in multiple domains of law. |