Archive · 20 Sep 2025
Justice Bajanthri Appointed as Patna High Court Chief Justice
Justice Bajanthri, who is 62 years old, has been appointed as the new Chief Justice of the Patna High Court.
Before this role, he was the acting Chief Justice.
He has served as a judge in several high courts since enrolling as an advocate in 1990.
Recently, the Supreme Court has reached its full capacity with 34 judges.
This appointment, along with others, helps to maintain the function of the judicial system.
Justice Bajanthri was appointed as the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court.
He previously served as Acting Chief Justice after Chief Justice Vipul Manubhai Pancholi's elevation to the Supreme Court.
Justice Bajanthri was appointed as an Additional Judge of the Karnataka High Court in 2015.
He enrolled as an advocate in 1990.
The Supreme Court recently reached its full strength of 34 judges.
- Who
- Justice Pavankumar Bhimappa Bajanthri
- What
- Appointed as the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court.
- When
- Appointed September 20, 2024.
- Where
- Patna High Court.
- Why
- To fill the position.
- New Chief Justice
- Justice Pavankumar Bhimappa Bajanthri
- Appointment Date
- September 20 (reported)
- Age
- 62 years old
- Previous Role
- Acting Chief Justice
- Previous Positions
- Judge of the Karnataka High Court, High Court of Punjab and Haryana
- Supreme Court Strength
- Reached sanctioned strength of 34 judges