Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati Takes Oath As J&K, Ladakh High Court Chief Justice
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Judicial appointments and High Court roles in Union Territories: a GS2 Polity and Constitutional oversight topic.
Why in news
Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court by Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena.
Background
Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati, born in 1970, previously served as a judge at the Rajasthan High Court. The swearing-in ceremony took place at SKUAST's Shalimar Auditorium.
Facts for Prelims
- PostJustice Pushpendra Singh Bhati: Chief Justice of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
- PlaceSKUAST's Shalimar Auditorium: Venue of the swearing-in ceremony
- FactJustice Bhati previously served as a judge at the Rajasthan High Court
Prelims practice question
Where was the swearing-in ceremony of the Chief Justice of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court held?
- (a)Jammu High Court Hall
- (b)Vidhan Sabha Auditorium
- (c)SKUAST's Shalimar Auditorium
- (d)Ladakh Secretariat
Show answer
Answer: (c) SKUAST's Shalimar Auditorium — The swearing-in ceremony took place at SKUAST's Shalimar Auditorium.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of the High Court's role in maintaining the federal balance and judicial oversight in Union Territories like Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Judicial independence: Ensuring impartial oversight in Union Territories under central administration
- Federal friction: Balancing the jurisdiction of the High Court with the administrative powers of the Lieutenant Governor
Keywords: Judicial appointment · Union Territory · Constitutional oversight · Judicial independence
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