Justice Ravindra Vithalrao Ghuge sworn-in as Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court
Justice Ravindra Vithalrao Ghuge has been sworn in as the new Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court. The ceremony was presided over by West Bengal Governor R.N. Ravi and attended by state political leaders.
Why it matters
This appointment marks a significant leadership change in one of India's oldest and most prominent judicial institutions.
Justice Ravindra Vithalrao Ghuge was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday (September 9, 2026) by West Bengal Governor R.N. Ravi.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and Assembly Speaker Rathindra Bose were among the dignitaries present at the ceremony.
The event took place in Court Room 1, the Chief Justice's seat.
Chief Justice Ghuge was a judge at the Bombay High Court before his present appointment.
Published - September 09, 2026 10:46 am IST
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