Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra Set to Become Chief Justice of Punjab & Haryana High Court

Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra, a senior judge of the Delhi High Court, is expected to assume the post of Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court in the coming weeks. The appointment follows a recommendation by the Supreme Court collegium, which has identified Mishra as a suitable candidate to lead the dual‑state court. Mishra has served as a judge on the Delhi High Court since 2015 and has been involved in several landmark judgments on civil and criminal matters. The Punjab and Haryana High Court, headquartered in Chandigarh, handles cases from both states and has a long history of delivering swift justice. The appointment is seen as a move to strengthen the judiciary in the region and ensure continuity in the court’s functioning.