Akil Kureshi sworn in Tripura HC Chief Justice

Agartala, November 16

Justice Akil Abdulhamid Kureshi was sworn in as the new Chief Justice of the High Court of Tripura on Saturday.

Governor Ramesh Bais administered the oath of office and secrecy to Kureshi at the old Raj Bhavan here.

Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb, two Judges of the high court, state ministers and senior officials were present in the swearing-in ceremony.

Justice Kureshi, who was previously a Judge of the Bombay High Court, has become the fifth Chief Justice of the High Court of Tripura. He succeeded Justice Sanjoy Karol, who has been appointed Chief Justice of the High Court of Patna.

“I convey my good wishes to people of Tripura,” Justice Kureshi said. —PTI