Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad has taken charge as the Acting Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court after the Central government cleared his appointment.

Justice Sujit Narayan Prasad succeeded Chief Justice BN Sarangi, who retired on July 19.

"In exercise of the powers conferred by Article 223 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint ShriJustice Sujit Narayan Prasad, Judge of the Jharkhand High Court, to perform the duties of the office of the Chief Justice of that High Court with effect from 20.07.2024 consequent upon retirement of Shri Justice Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi, Chief Justice, Jharkhand High Court on 19.07.2024," the notification issued by Law Ministry on July 18 said.

On July 11, the Supreme Court Collegium recommended the transfer of Chief Justice MS Ramachandra Rao from the Himachal Pradesh High Court to the Jharkhand High Court. His appointment is still pending approval.