High Courts

Centre Notifies Appointment Of Acting Chief Justice Of Chhattisgarh High Court

Suchita Shukla

5 Sept 2026 10:40 AM IST

The Ministry of Law and Justice on September 04, 2026, has notified the appointment of Justice Sanjay Kumar Agrawal, Judge Of the Chhattisgarh High Court, to perform the duties Of the Office of the Chief Justice of that High Court.

The Supreme Court Collegium in a meeting held on August 31, 2026, had recommended him to be appointed as the Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court and had proposed for his immediate transfer.

The notification released by the Ministry on its website yesterday read, "In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 223 Of the Constitution Of India, the President is pleased to appoint Shri Justice Sanjay Kumar Agrawal, Judge Of the Chhattisgarh High Court, to perform the duties Of the Office of the Chief Justice Of that High Court consequent upon retirement Of Shri Justice Ramesh Sinha, Chief Justice Of the Chhattisgarh High Court on 04.09.2026."

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Suchita Shukla

Suchita Shukla is an Associate Editor at Verdictum, with a strong foundation in legal research and writing, she brings over 4.5 years of experience to the table, having honed her skills in the dynamic field of law. She covers Supreme Court and High Courts. She completed her BA-LLB (Hons.) 5-year course with specialisation in Intellectual Property rights from Galgotias University. Since 2019, apart from having worked at a legal publishing house she has also ventured into legal journalism.