Justice Ritu Bahri Becomes Chief Justice of Uttarakhand High Court

Justice Ritu Bahri has become the new Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court. The Governor, Lt Gen (retd) Gurmit Singh, gave her the oath at a beautiful ceremony at Raj Bhawan. Many important people, including the Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, were there to see this big moment. It shows how important Justice Bahri’s new job is.

Her Path to the Top

The government announced Justice Bahri’s new role on February 2, 2024. She takes over from the previous Chief Justice, Vipin Sanghi, who retired. Before this, she was the Acting Chief Justice in Punjab and Haryana. The Supreme Court said she should get this job on November 2, 2023, which is a big deal.

Coming from a Family of Lawyers

Justice Bahri was born in Jalandhar, Punjab, into a family famous for being great lawyers. She went to Carmel Convent School, studied Economics in Chandigarh, and then studied law at Punjab University. This background helped her become a strong lawyer.

Her Impressive Career

She became a lawyer in 1986 and worked her way up to some big roles in Haryana before becoming a judge in the Punjab and Haryana High Court in 2010. Her career shows she’s very good at what she does.

Starting a New Chapter

The Uttarakhand High Court started the same time the state was made in 2000. Now, Justice Bahri is starting a new chapter there as Chief Justice. She’s known for her smart thinking and understanding of law, which makes her a great leader for the court.

As she starts her job as Chief Justice, Justice Bahri is carrying on her family’s legacy and meeting the hopes of those in the legal field. Her journey shows hard work and a strong commitment to law. Everyone is excited to see how she will make things better and fairer in her new role.