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Justice Vibhu Bakhru officially assumed office as Karnataka High Court Chief Justice in a ceremony attended by top state officials. The Governor administered the oath at Raj Bhavan’s Glass House, marking Bakhru’s transition from Delhi HC senior judge. His appointment, recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium, brings extensive judicial experience to Karnataka’s principal bench. The event saw participation from CM Siddaramaiah, legal dignitaries, and former Acting Chief Justice V. Kameshwar Rao.

Key Points: Justice Vibhu Bakhru Sworn in as Karnataka High Court Chief Justice

  • Governor Gehlot administers oath at Raj Bhavan ceremony
  • CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM Shivakumar attend felicitation
  • Bakhru previously served as Delhi HC Acting Chief Justice
  • Collegium-recommended judge to oversee Karnataka judiciary
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Justice Vibhu Bakhru takes oath as Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court

Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot administers oath to Justice Vibhu Bakhru as Karnataka HC Chief Justice in Bengaluru ceremony.

Justice Vibhu Bakhru takes oath as Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court
"Justice Bakhru’s elevation follows a distinguished career, most recently as a senior judge of the Delhi High Court. – Supreme Court Collegium"

Bengaluru, July 19

Justice Vibhu Bakhru took oath as the Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court on Saturday in a ceremony held at the Raj Bhavan in Bengaluru.

Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot administered the oath of office to the new Chief Justice at the Glass House within the Raj Bhavan premises.

Dignitaries from the judiciary and the state government attended the ceremony.

After assuming office, Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru was also felicitated by the Governor.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and Legislative Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti participated in the oath-taking ceremony and congratulated the new Chief Justice.

Several judges of the Karnataka High Court, including former Acting Chief Justice V. Kameshwar Rao, were also present at the event.

As Chief Justice, Vibhu Bakhru will oversee the administration of justice across the state of Karnataka and preside over the principal bench of the High Court in Bengaluru.

Justice Bakhru's appointment follows a distinguished career, most recently as a senior judge of the Delhi High Court.

His elevation to the post of Chief Justice came after the Supreme Court Collegium recommended his name.

Justice Vibhu Bakhru was born in Nagpur in 1966. He did his schooling at Delhi Public School, Mathura Road, New Delhi. After completing his schooling, he enrolled as a student with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and commenced his articles with Thakur, Vaidyanath Aiyar and Co. on March 21, 1985.

He graduated from the Delhi University in 1987 and cleared his final examination for Chartered Accountancy from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India in 1989.

He received his LLB degree in 1990 and enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council of Delhi in September 1990.

He practised in the Supreme Court, High Court of Delhi, Company Law Board and various other Tribunals.

He was designated as Senior Advocate by the High Court of Delhi on July 28, 2011. He was appointed as Additional Judge of the High Court of Delhi on April 17, 2013 and as Permanent Judge on March 18, 2015. He was also appointed as Acting Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court from December 5, 2024, to January 21.

- IANS

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Priya S
As a law student, I'm thrilled to see such qualified judges getting elevated. His background in chartered accountancy will bring unique perspective to commercial cases. Hope he prioritizes clearing pending cases in Karnataka HC!
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Aman W
While I welcome the appointment, I hope Justice Bakhru will focus on improving court infrastructure in rural Karnataka. Many district courts still lack basic facilities for common people seeking justice.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see someone with both CA and legal background reach this position. His expertise in financial matters could be valuable for economic cases. Wishing him success in his new role!
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Vikram M
The ceremony looks grand, but I hope the focus remains on delivering justice to common people. Our judiciary needs more transparency and faster disposal of cases. Best wishes to the new CJ!
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Nisha Z
As a Bengaluru resident, I'm happy to see such qualified leadership. Hope Justice Bakhru will address the traffic challan cases backlog - my case has been pending for 2 years! 😅

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