Archive · 10 Jan 2026
Justice Sen Sworn in as Kerala HC Chief
Justice Soumen Sen became the new Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court.
He took an oath in a ceremony attended by important people like the Governor and the Chief Minister.
Before this, he was the Chief Justice of the Meghalaya High Court.
He studied law in Kolkata and has been a judge for many years.
He will serve as the 40th Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court.
Many officials and judges were present to welcome him.
He was transferred from Meghalaya to Kerala after his predecessor retired.
Justice Soumen Sen was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court on January 10, 2024.
The oath was administered by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar in the presence of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
Justice Sen succeeds Justice Nitin Jamdar, who retired on January 9, 2024.
He previously served as the Chief Justice of the Meghalaya High Court and has extensive legal experience.
The ceremony was attended by various dignitaries, including ministers, legislators, and senior officials.
- Who
- Justice Soumen Sen
- What
- Sworn in as Chief Justice of Kerala High Court
- When
- January 10, 2024
- Where
- Lok Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram
- Why
- To succeed Justice Nitin Jamdar
Supporters of Justice Sen
Opponents of Justice Sen
Appointment Process
Supporters of Justice Sen
Justice Sen's appointment follows proper constitutional procedures and collegium recommendations.
Opponents of Justice Sen
Some may question the frequency of his transfers and the timing of his appointments.
- Name
- Justice Soumen Sen
- Position
- Chief Justice of Kerala High Court
- Oath Date
- January 10, 2024
- Administrator
- Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
- Predecessor
- Justice Nitin Jamdar
- Tenure Start
- January 10, 2024
- Education
- LL.B. from University of Calcutta
- Previous Role
- Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court
