Justice Pavankumar Bhimappa Bajanthri appointed Chief Justice of Patna High Court
The President appointed Justice Pavankumar Bhimappa Bajanthri, a judge of the Patna High Court, as its Chief Justice, the Law Ministry notified on 20 September 2025.
Summary
The President, in consultation with the Chief Justice of India, appointed Justice Pavankumar Bhimappa Bajanthri, a judge of the Patna High Court, as Chief Justice of the Patna High Court, according to a Ministry of Law and Justice communiqué issued on 20 September 2025. The appointment takes effect from the date he assumes charge of the office.
Key facts
- Appointee
- Justice Pavankumar Bhimappa Bajanthri
- Post
- Chief Justice, Patna High Court
- Notified
- 20 Sep 2025, Ministry of Law and Justice
- Appointed by
- President, in consultation with the CJI
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Justice Pavankumar Bhimappa Bajanthri was appointed Chief Justice of which High Court in September 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Patna High Court
The President appointed Justice Bajanthri, a judge of the Patna High Court, as Chief Justice of the Patna High Court.