December 29, 2024 5:49 PM.
Justice Gurmeet Singh Sandhawalia has been sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court in a ceremony held at Raj Bhavan in Shimla, today.
The oath of office was administered by Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu was also present on the occasion along with state cabinet ministers.
Earlier on 24th December, the union government notified the appointment of Justice Sandhawalia the senior-most Judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court as the next Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court.
After taking the oath, Justice Sandhawalia expressed that Himachal Pradesh felt like home to him.
“Himachal Pradesh is a relatively small state with fewer criminal cases, with most cases being related to services and civil matters. I will work collaboratively to resolve cases as quickly as possible,” he said.
While extending his congratulations to the new Chief Justice, Sukhu said, “I am confident that his extensive experience and vision will greatly benefit Himachal Pradesh and further elevate the essence of justice.”
He also expressed hope that Justice Sandhawalia’s judicial acumen will contribute significantly to upholding the principles of justice in the state