The President of India, after consulting with the Chief Justice of India, has appointed Shri Justice Sujoy Paul, Judge, Calcutta High Court, as Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court. The appointment is effective from the date he assumes charge of the office. This press communiqué was issued on January 14, 2026, at 8:08 PM by PIB Delhi. The release ID is 2214712, and the visitor panel number is 269. The release is also available in Urdu and Hindi.
Key Entities Referenced
Constitution of India: The legal basis for the appointment
Calcutta High Court: The court where the appointment of the Chief Justice is being made
Chief Justice of India: Position consulted for the appointment
President of India: The appointing authority
Ministry of Law and Justice: Issuer of the press communique
Ministry of Law and Justice
Press Communiqué
प्रव तथ: 14 JAN 2026 8:08PM by PIB Delhi
In exercise of the power conferred by the Constitution of India, the President of India, after consultation
with the Chief Justice of India, is pleased to appoint Shri Justice Sujoy Paul, Judge, Calcutta High Court
as Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court with effect from the date he assumes charge of the office.
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