Eight High Court judges appointed as Chief Justices
President Droupadi Murmu has appointed eight new Chief Justices to various High Courts across India. The appointments follow consultations with the Chief Justice of India and include significant leadership changes in Rajasthan, Patna, and Calcutta.
Why it matters
Judicial appointments are essential for the functioning of the Indian legal system and the resolution of high-level administrative controversies within the courts.
President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday (September 5, 2026) appointed eight judges of various High Courts as Chief Justices of different High Courts.
Law and justice Minister Arjunram Meghwal, who took to social media platform X, making an announcement regarding the appointments, said the same were done by the President in exercise of the power conferred by the Constitution of India and in consultation with the Chief Justice of India.
According to the appointments notified on Saturday, Justice Sanjay Kumar Agarwal of the Chhattisgarh High Court has been appointed Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court. His appointment comes amid a recent controversy involving Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma. The controversy became public after Supreme Court judge Justice Sandeep Mehta wrote to Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, raising concerns about Justice Sharma’s conduct.
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