New CJ for Bombay HC
Q. Who has been appointed as Bombay HC CJ w.e.f February 16?- Published on 09 Feb 16a. Dhirendra Hiralal Waghela
b. Hemant Gupta
c. T.S Thakur
d. None of the above
ANSWER: Dhirendra Hiralal Waghela
Government announced the transfer on 8th February of CJ of Orissa HC Dhirendra Hiralal Waghela to the Bombay HC to assume charge as CJ with effect from February 16, 2016. SC led by CJI T. S. Thakur recommended the transfer of Mr. Waghela and the president approved it. Justice Hemant Gupta, a judge of the Punjab and Haryana HC was also transferred to Patna HC w.e.f the same date.