Justice Bhati sworn in as J&K and Ladakh HC Chief Justice

Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in Srinagar on Wednesday.

Justice Bhati was administered the oath of office by the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena. 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 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.

The Supreme Court collegium had recommended Justice Bhati as the chief justice. He was earlier serving as a judge of the Rajasthan High Court.