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Justice V Kameswar Rao sworn in as Patna High Court Chief Justice

Patna High Court Chief Justice swearing-in ceremony judicial appointment Bihar Governor

Justice V Kameswar Rao was sworn in as the 49th Chief Justice of the Patna High Court on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The oath of office was administered by Bihar Governor Lt. Gen. Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd) during a ceremony held at Lok Bhavan.

Justice Rao, who previously served at the Delhi High Court and as acting Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court, becomes the fourth permanent Chief Justice appointed to the Patna High Court within a single year. He takes charge of a bench that is currently operating ten judges below its sanctioned strength.

The ceremony was attended by Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, various judges of the High Court, and members of the Bar. Justice Rao’s appointment follows a recommendation by the Supreme Court Collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant.

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Bihar · Justice V. Kamaleshwar Rao · Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain · Patna High Court · Samrat Choudhary · Syed Ata Hasnain · V Kameswar Rao

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Justice V Kameswar Rao Sworn In As 49th Chief Justice Of Patna High Court, Fourth Permanent Chief In A Year [lawchakra.in]
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Justice V Kameswar Rao takes oath as chief justice of Patna High Court [www.news18.com]