**Summary:**
The President of India has appointed Justice Kempaiah Somashekar, a Judge of the Karnataka High Court, as the Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court, effective May 20, 2025. This appointment is made in accordance with the powers conferred by the Constitution of India.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Law and Justice: The Indian government ministry responsible for legal affairs, legislative activities and administration of justice.
20 MAY 2025: Date of the press communique.
PIB Delhi: Press Information Bureau, Delhi – the agency responsible for releasing the information.
Constitution of India: The supreme law of India.
President: The President of India, acting in accordance with the powers conferred by the Constitution.
Shri Justice Kempaiah Somashekar: The individual being appointed as Chief Justice.
Judge of the Karnataka High Court: The previous position held by Shri Justice Kempaiah Somashekar.
Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court: The new position to which Shri Justice Kempaiah Somashekar is being appointed.
Karnataka High Court: One of the High Courts of India.
Manipur High Court: One of the High Courts of India.
SamratAllen: Likely the name of the system or user who created the release.
2129993: Release ID number.
Ministry of Law and Justice
Press Communiqué
Posted On: 20 MAY 2025 6:20PM by PIB Delhi
In exercise of the powers conferred by the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to
appoint Shri Justice Kempaiah Somashekar, Judge of the Karnataka High Court as Chief Justice of
the Manipur High Court.
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