11 months ago
Justice Soumen Sen Appointed Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court
The President of India has appointed Justice Soumen Sen as the new Chief Justice of the Meghalaya High Court.
This decision followed a recommendation from the Supreme Court.
Justice Sen previously served as a judge in the Calcutta High Court.
He began his legal career in 1991 and became a judge in 2011.
Justice Sen was also the acting Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court in September 2025.
He has experience in various legal areas, including civil and constitutional cases.
He completed his schooling and law degree in Kolkata.
Justice Soumen Sen has been appointed as the Chief Justice of the Meghalaya High Court.
The President approved the appointment based on a recommendation from the Supreme Court Collegium.
Justice Sen was previously a judge at the Calcutta High Court since April 2011.
He served as acting Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court in September 2025.
Justice Sen has experience in civil, constitutional, and other types of cases.
- Who
- Justice Soumen Sen
- What
- Appointment as Chief Justice
- Where
- Meghalaya High Court
- When
- Effective from the date he assumes charge
- Why
- Approved by the President based on the Supreme Court Collegium's recommendation
Key facts
- New Chief Justice
- Justice Soumen Sen
- Court
- Meghalaya High Court
- Appointment Approved By
- President of India
- Appointed On Recommendation Of
- Supreme Court Collegium
- Justice Sen's Previous Role
- Judge, Calcutta High Court
- Justice Sen's Birth Year
- 1965
Quotes
Department of Justice
The governmental department that issued the appointment notification.
“In exercise of the powers conferred by Clause (1) of Article 217 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint Justice Soumen Sen, Judge, Calcutta High Court, to be the Chief Justice of the Meghalaya High Court with effect from the date he assumes charge of his office”
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