Who Is Ashwani Kumar Mishra, New Punjab And Haryana High Court Chief Justice
Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra has been sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. He previously served as the Acting Chief Justice and has a long legal background at the Allahabad High Court.
Why it matters
The appointment of a new Chief Justice is a significant development for the judiciary in the Punjab and Haryana region, particularly regarding pending labor and administrative cases.
Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Monday. He was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria.Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini was also present on the occasion.Who is Ashwani Kumar Mishra?Before assuming the role of a judge at the Punjab and Haryana High Court, Ashwani Kumar Mishra served at the Allahabad High Court for around 11 years.Prior to becoming Chief Justice, he was serving as the Acting Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. He practiced as an advocate at the Allahabad High Court for two decades.Justice Mishra completed his BA (Honours) at Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi, followed by his LLB studies.
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