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EventJustice KR Shriram sworn in as Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court.
Date of Sworn-in CeremonyConducted by Governor Haribhau Bagde at Raj Bhavan.
Tenure at Rajasthan HCLikely to be 69 days (retirement date: 27 Sept 2025).
PredecessorChief Justice MM Srivastava, transferred to Madras High Court.
Previous RolesServed at Bombay High Court from 2013 until 26 Sept 2024;
Chief Justice of Madras High Court from 27 Sept 2024 until transfer.
Constitutional ProvisionArticle 217 of the Constitution: President appoints High Court Judges.
Consultation ProcessCollegium (CJI + 2 senior-most judges) recommends appointments.
Appointment ProcedureProposal initiated by Chief Justice of HC + two senior-most colleagues;
Sent to Chief Minister → Governor → Union Law Minister.
PolicyChief Justices appointed from outside the respective States.

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