Shimla, July 14 -- Senior-most judge of the Himachal Pradesh High Court, Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan, has been appointed as the Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court.
The official notification issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice, Department of Justice (Appointments Division), states that the appointment was made by the President of India under clause (1) of Article 217 of the Constitution. Justice Chauhan will assume charge as Chief Justice from the date he takes oath.
This marks a significant elevation in the judicial career of Justice Chauhan, who has served the Himachal Pradesh High Court with distinction for several years. Known for his judicial clarity and integrity, Justice Chauhan was earlier appointed to perform the du...