Justice GS Sandhawalia as Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Centre has officially notified the appointment of Justice Gurmeet Singh Sandhawalia as the new Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court. Justice Sandhawalia, the senior-most puisne Judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, has been appointed following a recommendation by the Supreme Court Collegium. His appointment comes after a delay of more than three months and after the retirement of Justice Rajiv Shakdher in October 2024.
| Summary/Static | Details |
| Why in the news? | Justice GS Sandhawalia as Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court |
| Appointment Position | Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court |
| Notification Date | Notified on a 23rd December, following a delay of more than three months |
| Previous Position | Senior-most Puisne Judge of Punjab and Haryana High Court |
| Legal Background | Graduated in BA (Hons) from DAV College and a law degree from Panjab University, Chandigarh |
| Judicial Career | Elevated to the bench on September 30, 2011, and became a permanent judge on January 24, 2014 |
| Supreme Court Collegium’s Recommendation | Initially recommended for Madhya Pradesh High Court, but later shifted to Himachal Pradesh High Court |
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