{"id":44552,"date":"2026-01-06T20:09:36","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T14:39:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=44552"},"modified":"2026-01-06T20:09:38","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T14:39:38","slug":"chief-justices-appointed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/supreme_court_and_high_court\/chief-justices-appointed\/","title":{"rendered":"Chief Justices Appointed Kerala Patna Meghalaya High Courts \u2013 Current Affairs 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/supreme_court_and_high_court\/chief-justices-appointed\/#Chief_Justices_Appointed_Kerala_Patna_Meghalaya_High_Courts_news_highlights_2026_Learn_about_Justice_Soumen_Sen_Sangam_Kumar_Sahoo_Revati_Prashant_Mohite_Dere_and_Articles_217_222_for_exams\" >Chief Justices Appointed Kerala Patna Meghalaya High Courts news highlights 2026. Learn about Justice Soumen Sen, Sangam Kumar Sahoo, Revati Prashant Mohite Dere and Articles 217 &amp; 222 for exams.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/supreme_court_and_high_court\/chief-justices-appointed\/#Centre_Appoints_New_Chief_Justices_for_Kerala_Patna_and_Meghalaya_High_Courts_%E2%80%93_Current_Affairs_2026\" >Centre Appoints New Chief Justices for Kerala, Patna and Meghalaya High Courts \u2013 Current Affairs 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/supreme_court_and_high_court\/chief-justices-appointed\/#Overview_of_the_Judicial_Appointments\" >Overview of the Judicial Appointments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/supreme_court_and_high_court\/chief-justices-appointed\/#Key_Appointments_and_Transfers\" >Key Appointments and Transfers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/supreme_court_and_high_court\/chief-justices-appointed\/#Chief_Justice_of_Kerala_High_Court\" >Chief Justice of Kerala High Court<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/supreme_court_and_high_court\/chief-justices-appointed\/#Chief_Justice_of_Patna_High_Court\" >Chief Justice of Patna High Court<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/supreme_court_and_high_court\/chief-justices-appointed\/#Chief_Justice_of_Meghalaya_High_Court\" >Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/supreme_court_and_high_court\/chief-justices-appointed\/#Constitutional_Framework_Behind_the_Appointments\" >Constitutional Framework Behind the Appointments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/supreme_court_and_high_court\/chief-justices-appointed\/#Significance_for_Government_Exams\" >Significance for Government Exams<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/supreme_court_and_high_court\/chief-justices-appointed\/#Why_This_News_Is_Important\" >Why This News Is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/supreme_court_and_high_court\/chief-justices-appointed\/#Enhances_Understanding_of_Indias_Judicial_System\" >Enhances Understanding of India\u2019s Judicial System<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/supreme_court_and_high_court\/chief-justices-appointed\/#Relevance_to_Exam_Syllabi\" >Relevance to Exam Syllabi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/supreme_court_and_high_court\/chief-justices-appointed\/#Highlights_Government-Judiciary_Interface\" >Highlights Government-Judiciary Interface<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/supreme_court_and_high_court\/chief-justices-appointed\/#Judicial_Continuity_and_Public_Trust\" >Judicial Continuity and Public Trust<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/supreme_court_and_high_court\/chief-justices-appointed\/#Historical_Context\" >Historical Context<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/supreme_court_and_high_court\/chief-justices-appointed\/#Evolution_of_the_Judicial_Appointment_System\" >Evolution of the Judicial Appointment System<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/supreme_court_and_high_court\/chief-justices-appointed\/#Constitutional_Articles_Governing_Appointments\" >Constitutional Articles Governing Appointments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/supreme_court_and_high_court\/chief-justices-appointed\/#Collegium_System_Controversies_and_Reforms\" >Collegium System Controversies and Reforms<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/supreme_court_and_high_court\/chief-justices-appointed\/#Key_Takeaways_from_Appointments_of_High_Court_Chief_Justices\" >Key Takeaways from Appointments of High Court Chief Justices<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/supreme_court_and_high_court\/chief-justices-appointed\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/supreme_court_and_high_court\/chief-justices-appointed\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chief_Justices_Appointed_Kerala_Patna_Meghalaya_High_Courts_news_highlights_2026_Learn_about_Justice_Soumen_Sen_Sangam_Kumar_Sahoo_Revati_Prashant_Mohite_Dere_and_Articles_217_222_for_exams\"><\/span>Chief Justices Appointed Kerala Patna Meghalaya High Courts news highlights 2026. Learn about Justice Soumen Sen, Sangam Kumar Sahoo, Revati Prashant Mohite Dere and Articles 217 &amp; 222 for exams.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Centre_Appoints_New_Chief_Justices_for_Kerala_Patna_and_Meghalaya_High_Courts_%E2%80%93_Current_Affairs_2026\"><\/span><strong>Centre Appoints New Chief Justices for Kerala, Patna and Meghalaya High Courts \u2013 Current Affairs 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview_of_the_Judicial_Appointments\"><\/span><strong>Overview of the Judicial Appointments<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Government of India has issued significant notifications appointing and transferring Chief Justices to three major High Courts \u2013 Kerala, Patna and Meghalaya \u2013 based on recommendations from the Supreme Court Collegium. These changes are aimed at ensuring continuity in judicial leadership as several high-ranking judges prepare for imminent retirements in early 2026. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The appointments follow a collegium meeting held in December 2025, headed by the Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant. The Collegium system plays a key role in safeguarding judicial independence by recommending candidates for elevation, transfer, and appointment in the High Courts and Supreme Court. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Appointments_and_Transfers\"><\/span><strong>Key Appointments and Transfers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chief_Justice_of_Kerala_High_Court\"><\/span><strong>Chief Justice of Kerala High Court<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Justice <strong>Soumen Sen<\/strong>, formerly the Chief Justice of the Meghalaya High Court, has been transferred and appointed as the Chief Justice of the <strong>Kerala High Court<\/strong>. His appointment comes ahead of the scheduled retirement of the incumbent Chief Justice Nitin Madhukar Jamdar on January 9, 2026. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chief_Justice_of_Patna_High_Court\"><\/span><strong>Chief Justice of Patna High Court<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Justice <strong>Sangam Kumar Sahoo<\/strong>, a sitting judge of the <strong>Orissa High Court<\/strong>, has been appointed as the Chief Justice of the <strong>Patna High Court<\/strong>. He will assume office on the date he takes charge, strengthening judicial leadership in the state of Bihar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chief_Justice_of_Meghalaya_High_Court\"><\/span><strong>Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After the transfer of Justice Soumen Sen to Kerala, <strong>Justice Revati Prashant Mohite Dere<\/strong> from the <strong>Bombay High Court<\/strong> has been appointed as the Chief Justice of the <strong>Meghalaya High Court<\/strong>. Her appointment ensures a seamless transition and continuity in the northeastern state\u2019s judicial administration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Constitutional_Framework_Behind_the_Appointments\"><\/span><strong>Constitutional Framework Behind the Appointments<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These appointments are made under <strong>Article 217<\/strong> and <strong>Article 222<\/strong> of the Indian Constitution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Article 217<\/strong>: Empowers the President to appoint High Court judges, including Chief Justices, after consulting the Chief Justice of India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Article 222<\/strong>: Allows for the transfer of judges between High Courts after consultation with the Chief Justice of India. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The collegium\u2019s recommendations are based on seniority, merit, integrity and regional considerations to maintain judicial balance across the judiciary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significance_for_Government_Exams\"><\/span><strong>Significance for Government Exams<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding the judicial appointment process, constitutional provisions, and recent changes in High Court leadership is crucial for aspirants preparing for various government competitive exams. Questions related to Articles of the Constitution, roles and functions of judiciary institutions, and Supreme Court collegium system are commonly asked in exams like UPSC, PSCs, SSC, and law judicial services. Studying such appointments helps improve legal and governance awareness for civil services, defence, banking &amp; police exam syllabi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"Chief-Justices-Appointed\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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These Articles govern the appointment and transfer of High Court judges, including Chief Justices, making this a key topic under the Indian Polity section for competitive exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relevance_to_Exam_Syllabi\"><\/span><strong>Relevance to Exam Syllabi<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For exams like <strong>UPSC Civil Services (Prelims &amp; Mains), State PSCs, Judiciary &amp; Law Exams, Banking and SSC<\/strong>, current affairs related to judicial appointments deepen comprehension of how constitutional bodies function. Aspirants are expected to connect such appointments with the <strong>independence of judiciary<\/strong>, the <strong>role of the Supreme Court Collegium<\/strong>, and the <strong>executive\u2019s involvement<\/strong> \u2014 all crucial elements in polity and governance papers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Highlights_Government-Judiciary_Interface\"><\/span><strong>Highlights Government-Judiciary Interface<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The notification reflects the <strong>checks and balances<\/strong> between the judiciary and the executive. While the Supreme Court collegium recommends names, the <strong>Central Government formally notifies them<\/strong>, illustrating how different branches of the state collaborate constitutionally \u2013 an important concept for law and governance exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Judicial_Continuity_and_Public_Trust\"><\/span><strong>Judicial Continuity and Public Trust<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>High Court Chief Justices play a central role in ensuring timely justice delivery and case backlog management. Leadership succession is vital for maintaining <strong>judicial efficiency<\/strong>, public confidence and strengthening the rule of law \u2014 factors directly linked to questions in general studies and current affairs sections across competitive exams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context\"><\/span><strong>Historical Context<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evolution_of_the_Judicial_Appointment_System\"><\/span><strong>Evolution of the Judicial Appointment System<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Post-Independence, the appointment of judges to High Courts and the Supreme Court followed a system where executive decisions dominated appointments with some judicial consultation. However, landmark Supreme Court cases known as the <strong>Three Judges Cases<\/strong> (1981, 1993, 1998) transformed the appointment process. The <strong>Collegium system<\/strong> emerged through these judgments, emphasizing judicial primacy in recommending appointments to preserve judicial independence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Constitutional_Articles_Governing_Appointments\"><\/span><strong>Constitutional Articles Governing Appointments<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Article 217<\/strong>: Charged with the appointment and tenure of High Court judges, requiring the <strong>President to consult the Chief Justice of India<\/strong>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Article 222<\/strong>: Allows the <strong>transfer of High Court judges<\/strong> from one court to another, again post consultation with the Chief Justice of India. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These Articles were enacted to ensure a transparent appointment system while upholding judicial autonomy and balancing power between branches of government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Collegium_System_Controversies_and_Reforms\"><\/span><strong>Collegium System Controversies and Reforms<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There have been debates about judicial transparency and the collegium\u2019s lack of statutory backing. Attempts to introduce the <strong>National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC)<\/strong> via constitutional amendments in 2014 were struck down by the Supreme Court, reinforcing the collegium\u2019s role. This background enhances contextual clarity for aspirants studying governance reforms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_Appointments_of_High_Court_Chief_Justices\"><\/span><strong>Key Takeaways from Appointments of High Court Chief Justices<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>S. No.<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Key Takeaway<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>The Government of India has appointed new Chief Justices for the <strong>Kerala, Patna, and Meghalaya High Courts<\/strong>. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td><strong>Justice Soumen Sen<\/strong> has been transferred to head the Kerala High Court. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td><strong>Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo<\/strong> will serve as Chief Justice of the Patna High Court. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td><strong>Justice Revati Prashant Mohite Dere<\/strong> has been appointed as Chief Justice of the Meghalaya High Court. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>These appointments were made based on the Supreme Court Collegium\u2019s recommendations, under <strong>Articles 217 and 222<\/strong> of the Constitution.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chief Justices Appointed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Who has been appointed as the new Chief Justice of Kerala High Court?<\/strong><br>Justice <strong>Soumen Sen<\/strong> has been appointed as the Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court after being transferred from Meghalaya High Court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Which judge will serve as the Chief Justice of Patna High Court?<\/strong><br>Justice <strong>Sangam Kumar Sahoo<\/strong> from the Orissa High Court has been appointed as the Chief Justice of Patna High Court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Who is the new Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court?<\/strong><br>Justice <strong>Revati Prashant Mohite Dere<\/strong> from Bombay High Court has been appointed as the Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Under which Articles of the Indian Constitution are High Court Chief Justices appointed and transferred?<\/strong><br>Appointments are made under <strong>Article 217<\/strong> and transfers under <strong>Article 222<\/strong> of the Constitution of India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. What is the role of the Supreme Court Collegium in judicial appointments?<\/strong><br>The <strong>Collegium recommends names<\/strong> of judges for elevation, appointment, and transfer to ensure <strong>judicial independence<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6. Why are these appointments important for government exams?<\/strong><br>Questions related to judicial appointments, Articles 217 and 222, and the Collegium system are often asked in <strong>UPSC, PSC, Banking, SSC, Law &amp; Judiciary exams<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7. What is the historical significance of the Collegium system?<\/strong><br>The Collegium system evolved from the <strong>Three Judges Cases<\/strong> (1981, 1993, 1998) to maintain judicial independence from executive influence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8. When will the new Chief Justice of Kerala High Court take charge?<\/strong><br>Justice Soumen Sen will assume charge after the retirement of the incumbent Chief Justice <strong>Nitin Madhukar Jamdar<\/strong> on <strong>January 9, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>9. How does the transfer of judges work?<\/strong><br>Under <strong>Article 222<\/strong>, the <strong>President of India<\/strong>, after consulting the Chief Justice of India, can transfer High Court judges between courts to maintain judicial balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10. 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