Justice Manmohan takes oath as Chief Justice of Delhi High Court

Justice Manmohan was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court on Sunday. The oath of office was administered by Lieutenant-Governor (L-G) VK Saxena during a solemn ceremony held at Raj Niwas.

The swearing-in ceremony was attended by Chief Minister Atishi and Mayor Shelly Oberoi.

Judges of the Delhi High Court, senior officers from the Delhi Government and Delhi Police and various judiciary representatives were also present, along with notable figures from different walks of life.

Justice Manmohan was elevated to the position of Chief Justice after years of serving as a judge in the Delhi High Court.

Meanwhile, AAP leaders said this time only CM was invited, the Cabinet Ministers were not given an invitation to the event at Raj Niwas.

Justice Manmohan is the son of late Jagmohan, a famous bureaucrat-turned politician who also served as the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir and the Lieutenant-Governor of Delhi.

On July 11, the SC Collegium recommended that Justice Manmohan, who will retire on December 16, be appointed the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court.