Current Affairs - Awards and Honours - Discussion

Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta has been appointed as the Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court, marking an important transition in the state’s judicial leadership. He is currently serving as a judge of the Allahabad High Court and was recommended for the position by the Supreme Court Collegium. He will assume charge after the retirement of the incumbent Chief Justice upon attaining the age of 62. The appointment reflects the functioning of the collegium system in judicial appointments and ensures continuity in court administration, effective case management, and constitutional oversight within the Uttarakhand High Court.