**Summary:**
This press communique, issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice on September 4, 2025, announces the appointment of Shri Justice Shree Chandrashekhar, currently a Judge of the Bombay High Court, as the new Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court. The appointment, made by the President of India in consultation with the Chief Justice of India, is effective from the date Justice Chandrashekhar assumes office. Release ID: 2163786.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Law and Justice: The government ministry responsible for legal affairs and justice.
Constitution of India: The supreme law of India.
Chief Justice of India: The head of the judiciary of India.
President: The President of India.
Shri Justice Shree Chandrashekhar: The newly appointed Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court.
Bombay High Court: High Court of Bombay, India
Ministry of Law and Justice
Press Communiqué
Posted On: 04 SEP 2025 6:07PM by PIB Delhi
In exercise of the power conferred by the Constitution of India, in consultation with the Chief Justice of India,
the President is pleased to appoint Shri Justice Shree Chandrashekhar, Judge of the Bombay High Court as
Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court, with effect from the date he assumes charge of his office.
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(Release ID: 2163786)