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Justice Manoj Gupta Appointed Uttarakhand HC Chief Justice by Centre

The Central Government has approved the Supreme Court Collegium's recommendation to appoint Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta as the Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court. Justice Gupta, the senior-most judge of the Allahabad High Court, will assume charge following the retirement of the incumbent, Justice Guhanathan Narendar, in January 2026. The Collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, had recommended appointments for five High Courts. Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal announced the presidential appointment, extending his best wishes to Justice Gupta.

Key Points: Justice Manoj Gupta Appointed Uttarakhand HC Chief Justice

  • Centre approves SC Collegium recommendation
  • Justice Manoj Gupta is senior-most Allahabad HC judge
  • Appointment effective from date he assumes charge
  • Replaces Justice Guhanathan Narendar retiring Jan 2026
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Centre approves Justice Manoj Gupta as Uttarakhand HC Chief Justice

Centre approves SC Collegium's recommendation to appoint Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta as the new Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court.

"conveyed his best wishes to him - Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal"

New Delhi, January 8

The Central Government, through the Ministry of Law and Justice, on Thursday cleared the recommendation of the Supreme Court Collegium for the appointment of Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta, the senior-most judge of the Allahabad High Court, as the Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court.

The appointment will take effect from the date Justice Gupta assumes charge, following the superannuation of the incumbent Chief Justice, Justice Guhanathan Narendar, on January 9, 2026.

The appointment comes after the Collegium, headed by the Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and comprising Justices Vikram Nath and J. K. Maheshwari, recommended appointments of Chief Justices to five High Courts, including the Uttarakhand High Court.

Justice Gupta was elevated as a judge of the Allahabad High Court on April 12, 2013, and is due to retire on October 8, 2026. With the Centre's approval now in place, his appointment formalises the transition set to occur upon Justice Narendar's retirement.

Subsequently, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal announced the decision on social media, stating that, in exercise of the powers conferred by the Constitution of India, the President has appointed Justice Gupta as Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, and conveyed his best wishes to him.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good to see the process moving smoothly for once. The Collegium and Centre seem to be in sync here. Hope Justice Gupta brings efficiency and clarity to the Uttarakhand High Court. His experience will be valuable.
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Rohit P
While I welcome the appointment, I do wish these announcements came with more transparency about the selection criteria beyond seniority. What are Justice Gupta's notable judgments or contributions? The public deserves to know more about who leads our courts.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see the planning so far in advance for 2026. It provides stability, which is crucial for the judiciary. Best wishes to Justice Gupta for the future responsibility.
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Vikram M
Allahabad HC's loss is Uttarakhand's gain! Jokes aside, a senior judge from a large high court can bring good administrative practices. Hope he addresses the backlog of cases there. Uttarakhand has many important environmental and land matters pending.
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Kavya N
Congratulations to Justice Gupta! 🎉 It's a proud moment. The Law Minister announcing it on social media is also a good step towards keeping citizens informed. More power to our judiciary.

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