Who was appointed as the Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in April 2025?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Justice Arun Palli.
Justice Arun Palli was sworn in as the 38th Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh on April 16, 2025. His appointment followed the retirement of Chief Justice Tashi Rabstan on April 9, 2025. Previously a judge at the Punjab and Haryana High Court, Justice Palli was administered the oath of office by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at a ceremony in Jammu. His leadership is pivotal for the judicial administration of the two Union Territories, focusing on constitutional and civil law expertise.