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Alpesh Kogje appointed as Madhya Pradesh’s 30th Chief Justice
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 06 Sep 2026, 03:04 PM
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The President has approved Alpesh Kogje’s elevation to become the 30th Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, with the central government issuing the formal notification.
The President of India has given his assent to the elevation of Justice Alpesh Kogje as the 30th Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court. Following the presidential approval, the Union Ministry of Law and Justice issued an official notification confirming the appointment.
Justice Kogje, a senior judge of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, has been associated with the bench for several years, handling a wide spectrum of civil and criminal matters. His extensive experience in the judiciary is expected to guide the High Court through a period of increasing case load and procedural reforms.
The appointment marks a milestone as the court’s 30th chief justice since its establishment. Legal professionals and bar associations have expressed confidence that his leadership will uphold the court’s tradition of impartiality and efficiency.
The new chief justice is slated to assume office within the stipulated time frame, after completing the formal oath‑taking ceremony prescribed by law.
Justice Kogje, a senior judge of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, has been associated with the bench for several years, handling a wide spectrum of civil and criminal matters. His extensive experience in the judiciary is expected to guide the High Court through a period of increasing case load and procedural reforms.
The appointment marks a milestone as the court’s 30th chief justice since its establishment. Legal professionals and bar associations have expressed confidence that his leadership will uphold the court’s tradition of impartiality and efficiency.
The new chief justice is slated to assume office within the stipulated time frame, after completing the formal oath‑taking ceremony prescribed by law.