Justice Mustaque's Historic Appointment as Sikkim's Chief Justice

On Sunday, A Muhamed Mustaque was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Sikkim High Court. Governor Om Prakash Mathur administered the oath at a ceremony attended by Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang. Justice Mustaque, previously Acting Chief Justice of Kerala, succeeds Biswanath Somadder.

A Muhamed Mustaque was sworn in on Sunday as the Chief Justice of the Sikkim High Court in a ceremony filled with dignitaries and officials.

The oath of office was administered by Governor Om Prakash Mathur at a function held at the Lok Bhawan.

Justice Mustaque, who previously served as the Acting Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court, takes over from Biswanath Somadder following his recent retirement.

(With inputs from agencies.)