The Union government officially notified the appointment of eight new Chief Justices to various High Courts across India on September 5, 2026.
Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi has been appointed as the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court, while Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra takes charge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
These judicial appointments aim to address the significant backlog of cases and fill long-standing vacancies in the higher judiciary to ensure smoother legal operations.