Centre notifies appointment of Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad as Acting Chief Justice of Jharkhand HC

New Delhi: The Central Government through Ministry of Law and Justice on Thursday notified the appointment of Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad as Acting Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court.

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Notification issued in this regards stated that in exercise of the powers conferred by Article 223 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad, Judge of the Jharkhand High Court

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Justice Prasad will perform the duties of the office of the Chief Justice of that High Court with effect from 20.07.2024 consequent upon retirement of Justice Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi, Chief Justice, Jharkhand High Court on 19.07.2024. (with Agency inputs)
 

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