President appoints three Justices as Acting Chief Justices of Delhi, Gujarat and Telangana High Courts
The Ministry of Law and Justice has notified the appointment of three High Court Judges to serve as Acting Chief Justices under Article 223 of the Constitution. Justice Nitin Wasudeo Sambre of the Delhi High Court will assume the role following Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya's elevation to the Supreme Court. Sambre joined Delhi High Court in July 2025 after transfer from the Bombay High Court, where he was elevated as Additional Judge in 2014 and became permanent Judge in 2016.
Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak of the Gujarat High Court has been appointed Acting Chief Justice following Justice Sunita Agarwal's elevation to the Supreme Court. Pathak was elevated as Additional Judge of Gauhati High Court in May 2013, transferred to Odisha High Court in July 2025, and assumed charge at Gujarat High Court in September 2026.
Justice Puthichira Sam Koshy has similarly been appointed Acting Chief Justice of Telangana High Court. The appointments take effect from the dates the incumbent Chief Justices relinquish charge upon their elevation to the Supreme Court.
