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2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who has been newly appointed as the chief justice of Madras high court?
A
Amreshwar Pratap Sahi
B
Vineet Kothari
C
Govind Mathur
D
Pankaj Mithal
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Mohamed Imranullah S. Madras High Court’s Acting Chief Justice (ACJ) T. Raja has become the first judge from Tamil Nadu, in the last 25 years, to complete over 100 days in office. He assumed charge as ACJ on September 22, 2022 and is due to retire from service on May 24, 2023.

Detailed explanation-2: -Madras High Court Acting Chief Justice T. Raja on Tuesday administered the oath of office to L. Victoria Gowri as an additional judge of the court even as the Supreme Court is scheduled to hear petitions filed against her elevation on the grounds of having delivered “hate speeches” against religious minorities.

Detailed explanation-3: -The new Chief Justice of India is Justice D.Y. Chandarchud who took his oath in presence of the President of India, Droupadi Murmu on 8th November 2022.

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