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Dr Pushpendra Singh Bhati appointed Chief Justice of J&K and Ladakh High Court
✍️ jknewstoday.com
🗓 01 Sep 2026, 05:33 AM
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The central government has named Dr Pushpendra Singh Bhati as the new Chief Justice of the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court.
The Ministry of Law and Justice has announced that Dr Pushpendra Singh Bhati will assume the office of Chief Justice of the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court. The appointment places him at the helm of the apex judicial body for the two union territories, overseeing the administration of justice in both regions.
As Chief Justice, Dr Bhati will preside over a bench that handles civil, criminal and constitutional matters arising from Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The role also involves supervising the lower courts, ensuring the efficient functioning of the judicial system, and upholding the rule of law.
The decision follows the standard procedure for high‑court appointments, wherein the collegium recommends a senior judge and the government formalises the appointment. Dr Bhati succeeds the outgoing chief justice, continuing the court's work amid ongoing legal challenges in the region.
As Chief Justice, Dr Bhati will preside over a bench that handles civil, criminal and constitutional matters arising from Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The role also involves supervising the lower courts, ensuring the efficient functioning of the judicial system, and upholding the rule of law.
The decision follows the standard procedure for high‑court appointments, wherein the collegium recommends a senior judge and the government formalises the appointment. Dr Bhati succeeds the outgoing chief justice, continuing the court's work amid ongoing legal challenges in the region.