Justice P R Ramachandra Menon was sworn in as Chief Justice of Chhattisgarh High Court, Bilaspur at Durbar Hall of Raj Bhavan on Monday.
Governor Anandiben Patel administered him the oath of office and secrecy.
Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, Home Minister Tamradhwaj Sahu, Food and Civil Supply Minister Mohammad Akbar, School Education Minister Dr Prem Sai Singh, Urban Administration Minister Dr Shiv Kumar Daharia, former chief minister Dr Raman Singh, Member of Rajya Sabha Ramvichar Netam and legislators Brijmohan Agrawal, Amitesh Shukla and Kuldeep Juneja and Raipur Mayor Pramod Dubey were present at the swearing-in ceremony among others. The ceremony was also attended by Justice Menon's wife Preeta Menon and other members of his family. Judges of Chhattisgarh and Kerala High Courts were also present on the occasion.
Chief Secretary Sunil Kujur conducted the programme and read out President's warrant. On the occasion, judges, senior officials of state government, advocates and prominent citizens were also present.