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Appointment of Justice Mishra as Punjab & Haryana High Court Chief Judge Delayed
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 04:17 PM
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The elevation of Justice Mishra to chief justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court has been put on hold, with the AAP-led state government yet to comment.
The central government’s decision to elevate Justice Mishra to the post of chief justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court has not been finalized, causing a delay in his appointment. Sources indicate that procedural formalities are pending, but no official timeline has been provided.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab, which shares jurisdiction over the high court with Haryana, has not issued a response to inquiries about the hold-up. Attempts to obtain a statement from the state’s law department were unsuccessful as of now.
Legal analysts note that such delays can affect the court’s administrative functioning, especially in matters requiring the chief justice’s oversight. The matter remains under observation, awaiting clarification from both the centre and the state government.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court, headquartered in Chandigarh, continues its regular judicial operations despite the leadership vacancy.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab, which shares jurisdiction over the high court with Haryana, has not issued a response to inquiries about the hold-up. Attempts to obtain a statement from the state’s law department were unsuccessful as of now.
Legal analysts note that such delays can affect the court’s administrative functioning, especially in matters requiring the chief justice’s oversight. The matter remains under observation, awaiting clarification from both the centre and the state government.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court, headquartered in Chandigarh, continues its regular judicial operations despite the leadership vacancy.