Sangam Kumar Sahoo sworn in as Chief Justice of Patna High Court

The Hindu
The Hindu
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Sangam Kumar Sahoo was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court in Patna on January 7, 2026.
Sangam Kumar Sahoo sworn in as Chief Justice of Patna High Court
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Sangam Kumar Sahoo was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court on January 7, 2026. Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan administered the oath at Lok Bhavan in Patna. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and other dignitaries attended. The Centre issued a notification on January 1 appointing Sahoo as Chief Justice.

Takeaways

Sangam Kumar Sahoo holds office as Chief Justice of the Patna High Court as of January 7, 2026.

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