Justice Ritu Bahri Sworn in as First Woman Chief Justice of Uttarakhand HC.

Appointments | Dated: 04 Feb 2026

Justice Ritu Bahri has been sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court. She is the first woman to hold this post in the state. Governor Gurmit Singh administered the oath of office at the Raj Bhavan in Dehradun.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • Before this, she was the Acting Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
  • She succeeds Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi.
  • Her appointment increases the representation of women in the higher judiciary.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Appointee: Justice Ritu Bahri.
  • Post: Chief Justice.
  • Court: Uttarakhand HC.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who became the first woman Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court in February 2026?

Correct Answer: Justice Ritu Bahri

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About Uttarakhand HC

  • Location – Nainital
  • Founded – 2000