In a significant judicial appointment, President Droupadi Murmu has named Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta as the new Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court. This decision marks a pivotal moment for the state’s judiciary, filling a key leadership vacancy with an experienced jurist.
Justice Gupta, currently serving as a judge at the Patna High Court, brings over three decades of legal expertise to the role. His elevation comes at a time when the Uttarakhand High Court requires steady guidance amid rising caseloads and complex regional disputes.
The appointment was formalized through a Presidential Warrant issued on Thursday, following recommendations from the Supreme Court Collegium. This process underscores the rigorous vetting that ensures only the most qualified individuals ascend to top judicial posts.