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Justice Sanjeev Kumar Appointed Acting Chief Justice of Jammu and Kashmir HC

June 3, 2026

Justice Sanjeev Kumar has been appointed as the Acting Chief Justice of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court, following the elevation of Chief Justice Arun Palli to the Supreme Court.

Justice Sanjeev Kumar Appointed Acting Chief Justice of Jammu and Kashmir HC

Justice Sanjeev Kumar has been designated as the Acting Chief Justice of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court and Ladakh, an appointment confirmed by the Department of Justice on June 1, 2026. This significant development follows the promotion of Justice Arun Palli to the Supreme Court of India.

Justice Kumar brings to the position a wealth of experience, having been enrolled as an advocate since 1989, and has previously served in various judicial capacities within the High Court system. His appointment is anticipated to enhance the judicial processes within the high court, especially given the region's complex legal landscape that often intersects with constitutional and administrative issues.

This transition presents an opportunity for legal professionals operating in Jammu and Kashmir to navigate a changing judicial leadership, with practitioners encouraged to engage actively with the court system under its newly appointed acting chief justice.

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  • (2026) Jammu and Kashmir High Court
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