Justice Sheel Nagu Appointed Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Key Appointment | Justice Sheel Nagu appointed as Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court. |
| Notification Date | Issued by the Centre on Thursday (specific date not mentioned). |
| Previous Role | Acting Chief Justice of Madhya Pradesh High Court (post-May 24, 2024). |
| Vacancy Filled | Position vacant since Chief Justice RS Jha's retirement on October 13, 2023. |
| Appointment Basis | Supreme Court Collegium recommendation. |
| New Acting Chief Justice (MP HC) | Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva. |
| Background of Justice Nagu | Born on January 1, 1965; enrolled as an advocate in October 1987; practiced in MP HC. |
| Judicial Appointment | Appointed as High Court judge on May 27, 2011. |
| Judicial Contributions | Authored over 499 reported judgments in 12 years at MP HC. |
| Collegium Recommendation Date | December 27, 2023. |
| Collegium Members | Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, Justices Sanjiv Khanna, and BR Gavai. |
| Previous Acting CJs (2023-2024) | Justice Ritu Bahri (Oct 2023 - Feb 2024), Justice GS Sandhawalia (from Feb 4, 2024). |
| Recent Clearances by Centre | Justice BR Sarangi appointed as Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court on July 3, 2024. |