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Justice Pushpendra Bhati sworn in as Chief Justice of J&K, Ladakh High Court
Justice Pushpendra Bhati was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. The oath was administered by Vinai Kumar Saxena, Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh holding additional charge of J&K. This appointment is significant as it fills the top judicial post in the Union Territories post-Article 370 abrogation. For competitive exams, it tests knowledge of High Court jurisdiction, LG's role in UT administration, and recent judicial appointments in reorganized territories.
Exam-ready takeaways
- Justice Pushpendra Bhati appointed as Chief Justice of High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh
- Oath administered by Vinai Kumar Saxena, LG of Ladakh with additional charge of J&K
- High Court has jurisdiction over both Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh
- Appointment follows reorganization of J&K under Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019
- LG administers oath under Article 219 of Constitution read with Section 75 of J&K Reorganisation Act
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