Justice Manas Ranjan Pathak was sworn in as a new judge of the Odisha High Court on Monday. Chief Justice Harish Tandon administered the oath of office to Justice Pathak in the presence of dignitaries, including State Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan and Advocate General Pitambar Acharya.
Key Highlights:
- Background: Justice Pathak was previously serving as a judge of the Gauhati High Court before being transferred to the Odisha High Court.
- Supreme Court Recommendation: The Supreme Court recommended Justice Pathak's transfer in May, and the Union Law Ministry notified his transfer on July 14.
- Judicial Experience: Justice Pathak has extensive experience in the judiciary, having been enrolled as an advocate in multiple Bar Councils in 1990 and appointed as an Additional Judge of the Gauhati High Court in 2013.
- Impact: With Justice Pathak's appointment, the Odisha High Court's functional strength has increased, enhancing its capacity to manage its caseload effectively.