The राष्ट्रपति has used the authority granted by the संविधान of India to appoint Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai, currently a judge of the Sikkim High Court, as the new Chief Justice of India‑consulted Patna High Court chief justice, effective 05 June 2026. The appointment follows the retirement of Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo on 04 June 2026.
Key Developments
- President issues appointment order for Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai.
- Appointment takes effect on 05 June 2026, the day after the incumbent retires.
- Consultation was done with the Chief Justice of India.
- Justice Rai moves from the Sikkim High Court to head the Patna High Court.
- The transition ensures continuity of judicial administration in Bihar.
Important Facts
The appointment is made under Article 217 of the संविधान, which empowers the President to appoint High Court chief justices after consulting the Chief Justice of India. Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai has served on the bench of the Sikkim High Court, which...