With reference to the appointment of the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court, consider the following statements: 1. Justice V. Kameswar Rao was sworn in as the new Chief Justice on September 13, 2026. 2. Justice Rao was elevated as a permanent judge in the year 2018. 3. Justice Rao previously served as the acting chief justice of the Karnataka High Court. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Justice V. Kameswar Rao takes oath as Chief Justice of Patna High Court

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Judiciary & landmark judgments· Prelims· 15 September 2026

Judicial appointments and the Governor's role in swearing-in: a GS2 Polity and Constitutional framework topic.

Why in news

Bihar Governor Syed Ata Hasnain administered the oath of office to Justice V. Kameswar Rao as the new Chief Justice of the Patna High Court.

Background

Justice V. Kameswar Rao was sworn in on September 13, 2026, at Lok Bhavan. He previously served as the acting chief justice of the Karnataka High Court and was elevated as a permanent judge in 2015.

Facts for Prelims

PostJustice V. Kameswar Rao: Chief Justice of the Patna High Court as of September 2026
FactJustice Rao was elevated as a permanent judge in 2015

Prelims practice question

With reference to the appointment of the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court, consider the following statements:

Justice V. Kameswar Rao was sworn in as the new Chief Justice on September 13, 2026.
Justice Rao was elevated as a permanent judge in the year 2018.
Justice Rao previously served as the acting chief justice of the Karnataka High Court.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

Show answer

Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: He was elevated as a permanent judge in 2015.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the constitutional role of the Governor in the appointment and swearing-in of High Court judges and its implications for judicial independence.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Constitutional mandate: Governor's role as the appointing authority under Articles 217 and 224
Judicial autonomy: Ensuring the independence of the High Court from executive influence during the swearing-in process

Keywords: Judicial Independence · Constitutional Role · High Court · Governor's Powers · Separation of Powers

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