Justice Satish Chandra Sharma

## Report on Government Notification Regarding Delhi High Court Chief Justice **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi notification published on July 7, 2022, concerning the assumption of office by Shri Justice Satish Chandra Sharma as Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court, effective June 28, 2022. The core purpose of this notification is to officially record and communicate this change in judicial leadership. Key findings include the formal announcement of the new Chief Justice and the date of his assumption of office. This report provides an overview of this notification. **2. Introduction:** The purpose of this report is to provide an informative analysis of a notification issued by the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, specifically focusing on the details provided in the text regarding the appointment of the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court. This analysis is based solely on the content of the provided notification. **3. Policy Overview:** This notification does not amend a pre-existing policy but rather constitutes a new announcement regarding a change in personnel. The core objective is to formally announce and record the assumption of office by Shri Justice Satish Chandra Sharma as the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court. **4. Background and Rationale:** This notification addresses the change in leadership within the Delhi High Court. The notification serves to inform the public and relevant stakeholders about this change and officially recognize the new Chief Justice. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** As this is a new notification and not an amendment, the key provision is the announcement that Shri Justice Satish Chandra Sharma has assumed the charge of his office as Chief Justice of Delhi High Court, effective June 28, 2022. The notification establishes the new Chief Justice and his starting date. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The target audience includes: * The general public * Legal professionals and the judiciary * Government officials within the National Capital Territory of Delhi * Parties involved in cases before the Delhi High Court **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible agency/bodies:** The Department of Law, Justice and Legislative Affairs of the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi is responsible for issuing the notification. The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi authorized the notification, acting through Sanjay Kumar Aggarwal, Principal Secretary Law, Justice L.A. The Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi110054. * **Timelines or procedures:** The effective date of the change in office is specified as June 28, 2022. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The intended outcome is the formal recognition and public awareness of the new Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court. This change in leadership is expected to have implications for the administration of justice and the functioning of the Delhi High Court. **9. Conclusion:** The notification from the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi regarding the assumption of office by Shri Justice Satish Chandra Sharma as Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court is a formal announcement of a significant change in judicial leadership. This notification serves to inform the public, legal professionals, and government officials about this important transition within the Delhi High Court. The notification solidifies Justice Sharma's role and date of commencement to all involved.

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