Archive · 7 Sep 2026
Justice Sanjay K. Agrawal Sworn In as Rajasthan HC Chief
Justice Sanjay K. Agrawal became the new head of the Rajasthan High Court.
He took his oath at Raj Bhavan in Jaipur on Monday.
Governor Haribhau Bagde gave him the oath.
Important government officials, judges and ministers attended the ceremony.
Justice Agrawal then signed an official appointment document.
He is the 44th Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court.
He will help manage court cases and the court’s administration.
His appointment follows controversy involving the court’s former acting chief justice, who denied the allegations against him.
Justice Sanjay K. Agrawal was sworn in as the 44th Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court at Raj Bhavan in Jaipur on Monday.
Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagde administered the oath of office and secrecy, after which Justice Agrawal signed the appointment warrant.
Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, Deputy Chief Ministers Diya Kumari and Premchand Bairwa, ministers and all High Court judges attended.
Justice Agrawal, formerly of the Chhattisgarh High Court, will oversee the Rajasthan High Court’s judicial and administrative functions.
His appointment follows controversy involving outgoing Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma, who has denied allegations concerning administrative powers and case listings.
- Who
- Justice Sanjay K. Agrawal, Governor Haribhau Bagde, Rajasthan government officials and High Court judges.
- What
- Justice Agrawal was sworn in as the 44th Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court.
- When
- Monday; the ceremony had been scheduled for 9:30 a.m., though no calendar date is specified.
- Where
- Raj Bhavan in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
- Why
- To formally begin Justice Agrawal’s tenure overseeing the High Court’s judicial and administrative functions.
Concerns About Previous Leadership
Justice Sharma’s Response
Administrative powers and case listings
Concerns About Previous Leadership
Supreme Court Justice Sandeep Mehta wrote to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant seeking Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma’s transfer and alleging concerns about Sharma’s exercise of administrative powers and the listing of cases. Lawyers at the Rajasthan High Court’s Jaipur and Jodhpur benches also protested and sought Sharma’s removal as Acting Chief Justice.
Justice Sharma’s Response
Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma denied the allegations against him. He is scheduled to retire later this month.
- Appointee
- Justice Sanjay K. Agrawal
- Office
- 44th Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court
- Ceremony
- Swearing-in at Raj Bhavan, Jaipur, on Monday
- Scheduled time
- 9:30 a.m.
- Oath administrator
- Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagde
- Previous court
- Chhattisgarh High Court
- Appointment formalities
- Justice Agrawal signed the warrant of appointment issued by Rashtrapati Bhavan
- Attendees
- Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, Deputy Chief Ministers Diya Kumari and Premchand Bairwa, ministers, judges and senior officials
