New Chief Justice Appointed to Rajasthan High Court Amid Ongoing Row

The Supreme Court announced the appointment of a senior judge as the new Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court. The decision was taken as the judiciary faces a row over recent transfers and postings of judges across several high courts. While the appointment aims to restore stability at the state's apex court, bar associations and some senior lawyers have expressed concerns about the timing and the process behind the decision. The new chief justice is expected to take charge within the next few days and will oversee the court's functioning from its principal seat in Jodhpur. The move also includes the elevation of seven other judges to chief justice positions in different high courts, signalling a broader reshuffle in the Indian judicial hierarchy.