Justice K. Somashekar Appointed Chief Justice of Manipur High Court
In a significant judicial development, President of India has appointed Justice Kempaiah Somashekar, Judge of the Karnataka High Court, as the new Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court. The appointment follows the impending retirement of Chief Justice D. Krishnakumar on May 21, 2025. Justice Somashekar brings with him over three decades of judicial experience and legal service across Karnataka.
Justice K. Somashekar’s elevation to Chief Justice of Manipur High Court was officially announced on May 20, 2025, just days after a Supreme Court collegium, led by Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai, recommended his name. The recommendation and appointment fill the vacancy created by the retirement of incumbent Chief Justice D. Krishnakumar.
| Summary/Static | Details |
| Why in the news? | Justice K. Somashekar Appointed Chief Justice of Manipur High Court |
| Name of Appointee | Justice Kempaiah Somashekar |
| Appointed as | Chief Justice of Manipur High Court |
| Appointing Authority | President of India |
| Recommended by | SC Collegium headed by CJI B.R. Gavai |
| Predecessor | Justice D. Krishnakumar |
| Service Background | District Judge (1998), Karnataka HC Judge |
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