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.