Chief Justice for Jharkhand High Court appointed

New Delhi, Sep 13: President A P J Abdul Kalam has appointed Justice Muthusamy Karpagavinayagam as the Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court with effect from the date he assumes charge of his office.

Justice Muthuswamy was a Judge at the Madras High Court, an official statement here said.

The President also appointed Judicial Officers P R Shivakumar and G Rajasuria, as Additional Judges of the Madras High Court, in the order of seniority, for two years with effect from the dates they assume charge of their respective offices.

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