Justice Ramalingam Sudhakar sworn in as the next Chief Justice of Manipur High Court

Imphal, May 18: Notified by the Central government, Justice Ramalingam Sudhakar was today sworn-in as the Chief Justice of the High Court of Manipur. Justice Sudhakar initially served as judge of the Madras High Court, prior to his appointment to the Jammu and Kashmir High Court. He was later made Chief Justice of that High Court.

The Acting Governor of Manipur Jagdish Mukhi administered the oath of office to Justice Ramalingam Sudhakar at Raj Bhavan here, Deputy Secretary of Governor’s Secretariat S Pritamkumar Singh. The ceremony was attended by Manipur Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh. Welcoming the new Chief Justice of Manipur, CM Biren tweeted saying, “Warm welcome to Justice Ramalingam Sudhakar on being sworn in as the new Chief Justice of the Hon'ble High Court of Manipur.”

Deputy Chief Minister, ministers, MLAs, leaders of opposition parties, high court officials, high ranking civil, police and military officials attended the ceremony. 

Last month, the Collegium had noted that the working judge strength of the Manipur High Court currently stands at two, against the sanctioned strength of five. Justice Sudhakar’s name was therefore recommended as the next Chief Justice.