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Justice K.R. Shriram officially became the 43rd Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court after a swearing-in ceremony at Raj Bhavan. The event was attended by top Rajasthan officials, including CM Bhajan Lal Sharma and Law Minister Jogaram Patel. Shriram, formerly the Madras HC Chief Justice, was transferred as part of a Supreme Court Collegium reshuffle. His appointment is expected to strengthen Rajasthan's judicial system with his decade-long experience.

Key Points: Justice K.R. Shriram Takes Oath as Rajasthan High Court Chief Justice

  • Governor Haribhau Bagde administered oath at Raj Bhavan ceremony
  • CM Bhajan Lal Sharma and Law Minister Jogaram Patel attended
  • Shriram previously served as Madras HC Chief Justice
  • Transfer follows Supreme Court Collegium's reshuffle recommendation
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Justice K.R. Shriram appointed new Chief Justice of Rajasthan HC

Former Madras HC Chief Justice K.R. Shriram sworn in as Rajasthan HC's 43rd Chief Justice by Governor Haribhau Bagde.

"Justice Shriram brings a decade of judicial experience and commitment to legal reforms. – Official Notification"

Jaipur, July 21

Justice K.R. Shriram, former Chief Justice of the Madras High Court, on Monday, officially took charge as the 43rd Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court.

Governor Haribhau Bagde administered the oath of office during a formal ceremony held at Raj Bhavan at 4 p.m.

The swearing-in ceremony was attended by several dignitaries, including Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani, Law Minister Jogaram Patel, and other Cabinet members.

Judges from the Jaipur and Jodhpur benches of the Rajasthan High Court, along with the President and General Secretary of the High Court and Bar Association, were also present on the occasion.

Justice K.R. Shriram hails from Maharashtra.

He began his judicial career with his appointment as an Additional Judge of the Bombay High Court in 2013 and was elevated to a permanent judge in 2016.

On September 27, 2024, Justice K.R. Shriram was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court.

His appointment as Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court comes following the recommendation of the Supreme Court Collegium, which had proposed the transfer of Justice M.M. Srivastava, the then Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court, to the Madras High Court.

The transfer of Justice Shriram to Rajasthan was part of the same reshuffle.

The official notification approving the appointments was issued by President Droupadi Murmu earlier this week.

Justice Shriram brings with him more than a decade of experience on the bench and is known for his commitment to judicial efficiency and legal reforms.

His tenure is expected to further strengthen the judicial framework in Rajasthan.

- IANS

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Priya S
While I welcome the appointment, I hope Justice Shriram will address the huge backlog of cases in Rajasthan HC. Our judiciary needs to work faster - justice delayed is justice denied!
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Aman W
Interesting to see judges being transferred across states. This prevents regional bias and brings fresh perspectives. But does it affect their understanding of local issues? 🤔
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Sarah B
As someone working in legal field, I appreciate Justice Shriram's focus on judicial efficiency. Rajasthan's courts desperately need modernization and faster disposal rates. Good appointment!
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Kavya N
The ceremony looked grand, but I wish they spent less on such events and more on improving court infrastructure. Many district courts don't even have proper drinking water facilities!
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Vikram M
Hope Justice Shriram will prioritize cases related to farmers and land disputes which are major issues in Rajasthan. Wishing him all the best for his new role! 🙏

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