**Summary:**
This press release from the Ministry of Law and Justice, dated September 14, 2025, announces the appointment of Shri Justice M. Sundar, Judge of the Madras High Court, as the new Chief Justice of the High Court of Manipur. This appointment, made by the President of India in accordance with the powers conferred by the Constitution, will take effect from the date Justice Sundar assumes office. The appointment follows the superannuation of the current Chief Justice of the High Court of Manipur, Shri Justice Kempaiah Somashekar, on September 14, 2025. Release ID: 2166449.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Law and Justice: The Indian government ministry responsible for legal affairs, legislative activities and administration of justice.
Constitution of India: The supreme law of India.
President: The President of India.
M. Sundar: Appointed as the Chief Justice of the High Court of Manipur.
Madras High Court: The High Court of Madras, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, where M. Sundar was a Judge.
High Court of Manipur: The High Court of Manipur, where M. Sundar is appointed as Chief Justice.
Kempaiah Somashekar: The previous Chief Justice of the High Court of Manipur, who is retiring.
Manipur: A state in Northeast India.
Ministry of Law and Justice
Press Communiqué
Posted On: 14 SEP 2025 10:10AM by PIB Delhi
In exercise of the power conferred by the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint Shri Justice
M. Sundar, Judge, Madras High Court as Chief Justice of the High Court of Manipur with effect from the date
he assumes charge of the office, consequent upon the superannuation of Shri Justice Kempaiah Somashekar,
present Chief Justice of the High Court of Manipur on 14.09.25.
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(Release ID: 2166449)