Justice M. Sundar appointed Chief Justice of Manipur High Court
The President appointed Justice M. Sundar of the Madras High Court as Chief Justice of the High Court of Manipur, the Law Ministry notified on 14 September 2025, on the retirement of Justice Kempaiah Somashekar.
Summary
The President appointed Justice M. Sundar, a judge of the Madras High Court, as Chief Justice of the High Court of Manipur, according to a Ministry of Law and Justice communiqué issued on 14 September 2025. The appointment takes effect from the date Justice Sundar assumes charge. It follows the superannuation of Justice Kempaiah Somashekar, the then Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court, on 14 September 2025. High Court Chief Justices are appointed by the President under the powers conferred by the Constitution.
Key facts
- Appointed
- Justice M. Sundar (Madras High Court)
- Post
- Chief Justice, High Court of Manipur
- Notified
- 14 Sep 2025
- Predecessor
- Justice Kempaiah Somashekar, superannuated 14 Sep 2025
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Who was appointed Chief Justice of the High Court of Manipur by a Law Ministry communiqué of 14 September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Justice M. Sundar
The President appointed Justice M. Sundar, a judge of the Madras High Court, as Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court on the superannuation of Justice Kempaiah Somashekar.