Justice Manoj Kumar Tiwari Named Acting Chief Justice of Uttarakhand High Court
Justice Manoj Kumar Tiwari has been appointed to perform the duties of Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court from October 9, following the retirement of Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta on October 8.
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Current Summary
Justice Manoj Kumar Tiwari, a judge of the Uttarakhand High Court, has been appointed to perform the duties of the office of Chief Justice with effect from October 9, 2026. The appointment follows the retirement of Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta, who is set to demit office on October 8, 2026. The arrangement is an interim measure pending appointment of a regular Chief Justice.
What We Know
- Justice Manoj Kumar Tiwari will perform the duties of Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court from October 9, 2026.
- Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta retires on October 8, 2026.
What Is Still Unclear
- How long Justice Tiwari will serve in an acting capacity before a permanent Chief Justice is appointed.
What Changed
- 6 Oct, 04:11 pmSignal detected: Justice Manoj Kumar Tiwari Named Acting Chief Justice of Uttarakhand High Court