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Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra sworn in as Punjab, Haryana HC Chief Justice

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Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra has been sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. Shortly after, Justice Sanjay K Agrawal took oath as the Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court, marking significant leadership changes in two major high courts.
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Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra has been sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. Shortly after, Justice Sanjay K Agrawal took oath as the Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court, marking leadership changes in both courts. The Punjab Cabinet has expressed concerns over Justice Mishra's appointment.

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Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra has been sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. Shortly after, Justice Sanjay K Agrawal took oath as the Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court, marking significant leadership changes in two major high courts.

Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra assumed office as the Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, as confirmed by multiple sources. Within an hour, Justice Sanjay K Agrawal was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court. These appointments reflect the ongoing judicial transitions in the Indian high courts. The Punjab Cabinet has reportedly sought to hold the appointment of Justice Mishra, describing the situation as "most unfortunate and totally uncalled for." Financial details related to these appointments were reported by one source but remain unconfirmed by others.

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How do these appointments fit in the broader judicial context?
They reflect ongoing judicial transitions in Indian high courts, signaling leadership changes.

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