President Droupadi Murmu Grants Saxena Additional J&K Responsibilities
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Executive authority and administrative delegation in Union Territories: a GS2 Polity case study.
Why in news
President Droupadi Murmu appointed Ladakh Lieutenant-Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena to perform the duties of the Lt. Governor of Jammu and Kashmir during Manoj Sinha's leave.
Background
President Droupadi Murmu issued an official communique on September 8, 2026, assigning additional responsibilities to Vinai Kumar Saxena. Saxena will administer the oath to Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati as the new Chief Justice of the High Court of J&K and Ladakh on September 9.
Facts for Prelims
- PostVinai Kumar Saxena: Lieutenant-Governor of Ladakh
- PostManoj Sinha: Lieutenant-Governor of Jammu and Kashmir
- PostJustice Pushpendra Singh Bhati: Chief Justice of the High Court of J&K and Ladakh
- FactThe appointment was made on September 8, 2026
Prelims practice question
Who is the Chief Justice of the High Court of J&K and Ladakh as of September 9?
- (a)Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati
- (b)Justice B.N. Srikrishna
- (c)Justice D.Y. Chandrachud
- (d)Justice Sanjiv Khanna
Show answer
Answer: (a) Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati — The note states that Vinai Kumar Saxena will administer the oath to Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati as the new Chief Justice.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the administrative framework and the role of the Lieutenant Governor in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Administrative overlap: Coordination of dual responsibilities between Ladakh and J&K LG offices
- Judicial transition: Protocol for the appointment and swearing-in of the Chief Justice of the High Court
Keywords: Executive authority · Union Territory administration · Presidential communique · Judicial appointment · Administrative delegation
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