Guwahati: Justice Rashmin Manharbhai Chhaya on Thursday sworn-in as the chief justice of the Gauhati High Court.
The Assam Governor – Prof Jagdish Mukhi administered the oath.
The oath-taking ceremony was attended by the Chief Minister – Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assembly Speaker – Biswajit Daimary, several Gauhati HC judges, and a host of dignitaries.
Taking to Twitter, the Assam Governor wrote “Administered the oath of office to Justice Rashmin Manharbhai Chhaya, as the Chief Justice of Hon’ble Gauhati High Court at a function held at Raj Bhavan. CM Dr. @himantabiswa Sarma, Speaker, ALA, @BiswajitDaimar5 and a host of dignitaries were present during the function.”
Meanwhile, congratulating Justice Rashmin Manharbhai Chhaya, Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma tweeted, “I am pleased to have joined the swearing-in of Hon’ble Justice Rashmin Manharbhai Chhaya as Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court by Hon’ble Governor Prof @jagdishmukhi ji in presence of Hon’ble ALA Speaker Shri @BiswajitDaimar5, Hon’ble Judges, Advocate General & other dignitaries.”
It may be mentioned that Justice Rashmin Manharbhai Chhaya was born in Veraval, Gujarat, and pursued his B Com from MS University, Vadodara in 1981. Later in 1984, he obtained an LLB degree from Sir LA Shah College from Gujarat University.
