Justice Ravindra Vithalrao Ghuge assumes office as Calcutta High Court Chief Justice

Justice Ravindra Vithalrao Ghuge formally assumed charge as Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court following his swearing-in ceremony. West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and Assembly Speaker Rathindra Bose were among the distinguished guests who attended the event, underlining the significance of the judicial appointment.

The oath-taking ceremony brought together members of the state administration and judicial fraternity to witness the transition of leadership at the high court. Justice Ghuge's appointment comes as part of the regular succession process within the Indian judiciary, with the Chief Justice overseeing the administration and functioning of the court.

The Calcutta High Court, one of India's oldest and most prominent judicial institutions, serves as the principal court for West Bengal and the union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The Chief Justice holds responsibility for the court's overall administration, case management, and judicial proceedings across its various benches.