Today, the Central government announced the appointment of Justice Manoj Kumar Tiwari as the acting Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court.

Justice Tiwari is set to assume his role following the retirement of the current Chief Justice, Ritu Bahri, on October 10.

This appointment was officially communicated through a notification on the Ministry of Law and Justice's website.

"In exercise of the power conferred by Article 223 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint Shri Justice Manoj Kumar Tiwari, Judge of the Uttaralchand High Court, to perform the duties of the office of the Chief Justice of that High Court with effect from 11.10.2024 consequent upon the retirement of Ms. Justice Ritu Bahri, Chief Justice, Uttarakhand High Court on 10.10.2024," the notification stated.

On September 24, the Supreme Court Collegium recommended Justice Narendar G for the position of Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court. Currently, Justice Narendar serves as a judge on the Andhra Pradesh High Court. The recommendation is pending approval from the Central government.