Justice Chandrashekhar Appointed Bombay HC CJ
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What Changed
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Judicial Leadership in Maharashtra: BEFORE, the Bombay High Court was led by Justice Alok Aradhe, whose elevation to the apex court created a vacancy. NOW, Justice Chandrashekhar serves as the permanent Chief Justice.
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Career Progression of the Appointee: BEFORE, Justice Chandrashekhar served as Acting Chief Justice in Jharkhand and as a judge in the Rajasthan and Bombay High Courts. NOW, he holds the top judicial administrative post in the Bombay High Court.
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Status of the Bombay High Court: BEFORE, the court was functioning under temporary Acting Chief Justice arrangements following Justice Aradhe's exit. NOW, it has a regular, full-time Chief Justice to oversee its benches.
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Practice Questions
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With Reference ToWith reference to the appointment of High Court Chief Justices in India, consider the following statements: 1. The Chief Justice of a High Court is appointed by the Governor of the respective state. 2. The oath of office to the Chief Justice of a High Court is administered by the President of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?