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Justice Soumen Sen has been appointed as the Acting Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court. This appointment follows the retirement of Chief Justice T.S. Sivagnanam on September 15th. The Union Ministry of Law and Justice made the appointment under Article 223 of the Indian Constitution. Justice Sen will serve in this acting capacity until a permanent Chief Justice is officially announced.

Key Points: Justice Soumen Sen Appointed Acting Chief Justice Calcutta HC

  • Justice Sen appointed under Article 223 following Chief Justice Sivagnanam's retirement
  • Will serve as Acting CJ until permanent appointment is announced
  • Previously recommended as Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court
  • Known for high-profile differences with Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay
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Justice Soumen Sen named Acting Chief Justice of Calcutta HC

Justice Soumen Sen named Acting Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court following Justice T.S. Sivagnanam's retirement. Appointment made under Article 223 of Constitution.

"In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 223 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint Shri Justice Soumen Sen - Union Ministry of Law & Justice"

Kolkata, Sep 15

Calcutta High Court's second-most senior judge, Justice Soumen Sen, was appointed as the Acting Chief Justice, following the retirement of Chief Justice T.S. Sivagnanam on Monday.

"In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 223 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint Shri Justice Soumen Sen, Judge of the Calcutta High Court, to perform the duties of the office of the Chief Justice of that High Court consequent upon superannuation of Shri Justice T.S. Sivagnanam on 15.09,2025," a notification issued by the Union Ministry of Law & Justice read.

Justice Sen will be operating as the Acting Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court till the time the name of the new permanent Chief Justice of the court is announced. The Supreme Court Collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai, last week recommended the name of Justice Sen as the next Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court.

Justice Sen has been operating as a judge of the Calcutta High Court since April 13, 2011. His tenure of service is till July 26, 2027. A number of significant cases had been heard by him during his tenure as the judge of the Calcutta High Court.

Once he was in the headlines, following his differences with his then fellow judge Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay, who is currently the BJP Lok Sabha member from Tamluk Lok Sabha constituency in East Midnapore district of West Bengal.

The difference surfaced after a division bench headed by Justice Sen dismissed an order passed by the single-judge bench of then Justice Gangopadhyay. Considering the seriousness of the matter, even the Supreme Court had to intervene in the matter, and the particular case was shifted from the Calcutta High Court.

- IANS

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Priya S
It's good to see experienced judges getting recognition. Justice Sen's appointment brings stability to Calcutta HC during this transition period. Hope he continues his good work!
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Rohit P
Interesting how he was recommended for Meghalaya HC Chief Justice but now acting as Calcutta HC Chief Justice. The judiciary appointments process sometimes seems confusing to common people like us.
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Sarah B
His experience since 2011 makes him well-suited for this role. Hope he brings the same integrity and wisdom to his acting chief justice position. The judiciary needs stable leadership.
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Vikram M
Remember the controversy with Justice Gangopadhyay? Shows how important it is for judges to maintain decorum and follow proper procedures. Justice Sen handled that situation with dignity.
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Michael C
While I appreciate his appointment, I hope the permanent appointment is made soon. Acting positions can sometimes create uncertainty in the judiciary's functioning. The process should be more timely.

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