Current Affairs - Awards and Honours - Discussion

Lisa Gill was appointed as the Chief Justice of the Andhra Pradesh High Court by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, with effect from April 25, 2026. The appointment was made under constitutional provisions and after consultation with the Chief Justice of India. She succeeded Justice Dhiraj Singh Thakur, who retired a day earlier. Prior to this elevation, Lisa Gill served as a puisne judge in the same High Court, gaining judicial experience within the institution. Her appointment reflects the established procedure under Article 217, ensuring continuity and leadership in the judiciary at the state level.