Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Justice Meenakshi M. Rai as Patna HC Chief Justice
Supreme Court Collegium recommends Justice Meenakshi M. Rai of Sikkim HC as Chief Justice of Patna High Court after incumbent retires in June 2026.
The Supreme Court Collegium has formally recommended the appointment of Justice Meenakshi M. Rai, currently a Judge of the Sikkim High Court, as the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court. The recommendation follows the impending retirement of the incumbent Chief Justice on June 4, 2026. If accepted by the government, Justice Rai's elevation will mark a significant appointment to one of the country's busier high courts.
