Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Justice Sonak appointed Jharkhand HC Chief Justice
Justice Mahesh Sonak is the new Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court.
He will take over from Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan, who is retiring on January 8 because he is turning 62.
The Supreme Court Collegium recommended Justice Sonak for this position, and the government officially announced his appointment.
Justice Sonak will start his new job after the current Chief Justice steps down.
Justice Mahesh Sharadchandra Sonak appointed as the new Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court.
He will replace Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan, who is retiring on January 8.
Justice Chauhan is retiring upon reaching the age of 62.
The appointment was recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium and announced via a law ministry notification.
Justice Sonak will assume charge after the incumbent's retirement.
- Who
- Justice Mahesh Sharadchandra Sonak
- What
- Appointed as Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court
- When
- January 8, after incumbent retires
- Where
- Jharkhand High Court, India
- Why
- Incumbent Chief Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan is retiring upon reaching the age of 62
Supreme Court Collegium
Government
Appointment Process
Supreme Court Collegium
Recommended Justice Sonak's name for the position
Government
Issued official notification confirming the appointment
- New Chief Justice
- Justice Mahesh Sharadchandra Sonak
- High Court
- Jharkhand High Court
- Previous Chief Justice
- Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan
- Retirement Date
- January 8
- Reason for Retirement
- Attaining age of 62 years
- Recommendation Source
- Supreme Court Collegium
