Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan Takes Oath as Jharkhand High Court Chief Justice

Quick Summary

• Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan was sworn in as the Chief justice of Jharkhand High Court on July 23, 2025.
• The oath was administered by Governor santosh Kumar Gangwar at Raj Bhavan in Ranchi.
• His appointment was recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium on May 26, 2025.
• Justice Chauhan was previously the second senior-most judge of the Himachal Pradesh High Court and was elevated as an additional judge in 2014 before becoming permanent.
• He also participated in an international exchange program on children’s welfare reforms held in Romania in 2019.
• Born on January 9,1964,he studied law at Punjab University,Chandigarh,and joined Himachal Pradesh Bar Council as an advocate in 1989.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The appointment of Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan as Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court signifies continuity within India’s judicial system following established procedures like Collegium recommendations. This transition highlights the growing importance placed not just on legal expertise but also experience such as participation in international programs for social reform. His diverse legal career positions him well to address regional challenges while ensuring adherence to constitutional principles. For Jharkhand’s judiciary, this progress may reinforce institutional stability and procedural clarity.

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