President Appoints Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai as Chief Justice of Patna High Court

• Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai, sitting Judge of the Sikkim High Court, appointed Chief Justice of the Patna High Court w.e.f. 05.06.2026.
• Appointment made by the President of India in consultation with the Chief Justice of India under constitutional powers.
• Vacancy arose due to retirement of Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo on 04.06.2026.
• UPSC relevance: judicial appointments, Collegium system, Article 217, federal judiciary, gender representation at HC apex level.