| Key Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Oath-taking ceremony of Chief Justice of Patna High Court |
| Date | 21 September 2025 |
| Location | Raj Bhavan, Patna |
| New Chief Justice | Justice Pavankumar Bhimappa Bajanthri |
| Oath Administered by | Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan |
| Attendees | Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary, and other dignitaries |
| About Justice Bajanthri | Senior judge with vast judicial experience; contributed to judicial reforms |
| Previous Role | Served in other High Courts |
| Appointment Process | Approved by Supreme Court Collegium and Government of India |
| Significance of Appointment | Strengthens Bihar judiciary; addresses pending cases and judicial reforms |
| Patna High Court Overview | Established on 1 March 1916; jurisdiction over Bihar |
| First Chief Justice | Justice Edward Maynard Des Champs Chamier |
| Current Bihar Governor (2025) | Arif Mohammad Khan |
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