7 months ago
Sujoy Paul Sworn as Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court
Sujoy Paul became the new Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court.
He took his oath on January 16, 2025, in a ceremony led by the West Bengal Governor.
Justice Paul had been acting as the Chief Justice since the previous one retired.
He shared that he entered the legal profession by chance and worked hard to succeed.
His mother, a school teacher, was a big influence on him.
He studied and practiced law in Madhya Pradesh before moving to other high courts.
He promised to work hard to keep the court fair and efficient.
Justice Paul will serve as the Chief Justice for nearly six months until his retirement in June 2025.
Sujoy Paul was sworn in as the Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court on January 16, 2025.
He had been acting as the Acting Chief Justice since the retirement of former Chief Justice T S Sivagnanam.
Justice Paul was administered the oath by West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose.
He mentioned that his entry into the legal profession was by default and not by design.
Justice Paul highlighted the importance of discipline and the support he received from his seniors and judges.
- Who
- Sujoy Paul
- What
- Sworn in as Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court
- Where
- Calcutta High Court, Kolkata
- When
- January 16, 2025
- Why
- To fill the position after the retirement of former Chief Justice T S Sivagnanam
Key facts
- Name
- Sujoy Paul
- Position
- Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court
- Oath Date
- January 16, 2025
- Previous Role
- Acting Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court
- Education
- Rani Durgavati University, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
- Enrolled as Advocate
- 1990, Bar Council of Madhya Pradesh
- Elevated as Judge, Madhya Pradesh High Court
- May 2011
- Permanent Judge, Madhya Pradesh High Court
- April 2014
- Oath as Judge, Telangana High Court
- March 24, 2024
- Transfer to Calcutta High Court
- July 18, 2025
- Retirement Date
- June 2025
Quotes
Chief Justice Paul
Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court
“I will devote every effort to maintaining the purity and efficiency of the institution.”
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