New Delhi, Jun 28 (LAB) Justice Satish Chandra Sharma was sworn in, as the next chief justice of Delhi High Court today.
The oath was administered by Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena at Raj Niwas in Delhi.
Justice Sharma was previously serving as the Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court. His transfer was notified by the Central Government on June 19,
The notification to the effect was issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice on June 19, 2022.
It stated that under the exercise of the power conducted by clause (1) of Article 222 of the Constitution of India, the President of India with due consultation with the Chief Justice of India, is pleased to transfer Justice Satish Chandra Sharma, Chief Justice, Telangana High Court, as the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court and to direct him to assume charge of the office of the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court.
Justice Satish Chandra Sharma has a vast experience in the field. He has served as Acting Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court, prior to which he was serving in Madhya Pradesh High Court, where he was appointed as an additional judge on January 18, 2008 and a permanent judge on January 15, 2010.
Justice Sharma is known for his contribution to the field of law by being part of many universities. He is an avid reader and has written some papers too.
He has been part of many National law universities including the National Law Institute University Bhopal where he was a part of the advisory board
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