Newly appointed J'khand HC Chief Justice M S Sonak arrives in Ranchi, to take oath on Jan 9

Justice Mahesh Sharadchandra Sonak, who was recently appointed as the chief justice of the Jharkhand High Court, arrived in Ranchi on Thursday, a day before his swearing-in here. Justice Sonak was accorded a warm welcome by senior officials upon his arrival at the Birsa Munda airport.

Justice Mahesh Sharadchandra Sonak, who was recently appointed as the chief justice of the Jharkhand High Court, arrived in Ranchi on Thursday, a day before his swearing-in here. Justice Sonak was accorded a warm welcome by senior officials upon his arrival at the Birsa Munda airport. The swearing-in ceremony of the new chief justice is scheduled to be held on Friday at the Lok Bhawan here.

According to a law ministry notification, Justice Sonak will assume charge after incumbent chief justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan demits office on January 8 on attaining the age of 62 years.

At present, a judge of the Bombay High Court, his name was recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium last month.