Justice Pushpendra Bhati sworn in as Chief Justice of J&K, Ladakh High Court
Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati was officially sworn in as the Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The ceremony was attended by local government officials and members of the judiciary.
Why it matters
This appointment is a significant administrative change within the Indian judicial system for the sensitive regions of J&K and Ladakh.
Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati was sworn-in as the Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on Wednesday (September 9, 2026).
Justice Bhati was administered the oath of office by Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh V.K. Saxena.
Mr. Saxena is currently holding additional charge as LG of Jammu and Kashmir as incumbent Manoj Sinha is on leave.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, judges of the High Court and subordinate courts were present at the oath-taking ceremony.
The Centre notified the appointment of Justice Bhati as Chief Justice of the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court on September 5.
Justice Bhati took over from Justice Sanjeev Kumar, who was officiating as the acting Chief Justice.
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