The President of India has assented to the appointment of Justice Ritu Bahri as acting Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court.

The notification issued by the Law Ministry notifies that “In exercise of the power conferred by Article 223 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint, Kumari Justice Ritu Bahri, Judge of Punjab and Haryana High Court, to perform the duties of the office of the Chief Justice of that High Court with effect from 14.10.2023 consequent upon the retirement of Shri Justice Shri Justice Ravi Shanker Jha, Chief Justice, Punjab and Haryana High Court on 13.10.2023.”

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Vishal Gupta