Central Government has assented to the appointment of Justice Vineet Kothari as Acting Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court until his retirement on September 2, 2021.
The notification issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice notifies that -
“In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 223 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint Shri Justice Vineet Kothari, senior-most Judge of Gujarat High Court, to perform the duties of the office of the Chief Justice of that High Court with effect from the date Shri Justice Vikram Nath relinquishes the charge as Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court consequent upon his appointment as Judge of the Supreme Court of India.”
The notification further notifies that Shri Justice Rashmin Manharbhai Chhaya, senior-most Judge of Gujarat High Court will perform the duties of the office of the Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court with effect from 02nd September, 2021 consequent upon the retirement of Shri Justice Vineet Kothari..
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