Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan took oath as the 17th Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court today. Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar administered the oath of office to Justice Chauhan at Raj Bhavan in Ranchi.
Chief Minister Hemant Soren, Speaker Rabindranath Mahato and Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi attended the swearing-in ceremony, besides several judges and senior government officials. Chief Secretary Alka Tiwary read out the warrant of appointment issued by the President Droupadi Murmu.
The Union Ministry of Law and Justice on July 14 issued a notification regarding the appointment of Justice Chauhan as the Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court.
Born on 9.1.1964 in Tehsil Rohru. Did his entire schooling from Bishop Cotton School, Shimla and was the House Captain Ibbetson House and thereafter the School Captain. Graduated with Honours from DAV College, Chandigarh and thereafter obtained degree in Law from Panjab University, Chandigarh.
Enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council of Himachal Pradesh in 1989 and joined illustrious chamber of Lala Chhabil Das, Advocate. Started practice in High Court of Himachal Pradesh and practiced in all branches of law.
Prior to elevation was Standing Counsel-cum-Legal Advisor of H.P. State Electricity Board Ltd. and earlier to that was Standing Counsel-cum-Legal Advisor of H.P. State Civil Supplies Corporation. Conducted cases of various departments including Boards, Corporations, Financial Institutions, Public and Private Companies, Educational Institutions and Cooperative Societies etc.
As a Lawyer, had been actively associated with the Legal Aid Programmes. Remained member of various Lok Adalats. Was appointed Amicus-Curiae by the High Court in many important cases relating to violation of Environmental Laws by the Hydel Projects, Ropeways etc., ban on plastic and tobacco products, implementation of Solid Waste Management Projects and framing of road construction policy in Himachal Pradesh.
Elevated as Additional Judge of the High Court of Himachal Pradesh and assumed the Office as such on 23.2.2014 (F.N.) Took oath as Judge of the High Court of Himachal Pradesh on 30th November 2014 (Forenoon).