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Punjab-Haryana High Court Chief Justice Oath: CM Bhagwant Mann Sends ‘Absent’ Message
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🗓 07 Sep 2026, 12:39 PM
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Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court took oath while Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann conveyed his absence through a message.
The oath‑taking ceremony for the new Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court was held on Saturday, with senior judges and court officials in attendance. The event marked the formal assumption of duties by the newly appointed judge, who administered the oath in the presence of the court's senior leadership.
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was not present at the ceremony. Instead, he sent a written message expressing his congratulations to the Chief Justice and acknowledging the importance of the judiciary in upholding the rule of law.
Mann's message was read aloud by a court official, underscoring the government's respect for the judicial appointment despite the chief minister's inability to attend in person. The ceremony concluded with customary remarks and the Chief Justice taking the oath of office.
The oath‑taking is a routine constitutional procedure, but the chief minister's absence and his formal message drew attention from political observers, highlighting the protocol followed when senior officials cannot be physically present.
No further statements were issued by the state government or the High Court following the ceremony.
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was not present at the ceremony. Instead, he sent a written message expressing his congratulations to the Chief Justice and acknowledging the importance of the judiciary in upholding the rule of law.
Mann's message was read aloud by a court official, underscoring the government's respect for the judicial appointment despite the chief minister's inability to attend in person. The ceremony concluded with customary remarks and the Chief Justice taking the oath of office.
The oath‑taking is a routine constitutional procedure, but the chief minister's absence and his formal message drew attention from political observers, highlighting the protocol followed when senior officials cannot be physically present.
No further statements were issued by the state government or the High Court following the ceremony.