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Justice V.K. Jain sworn in

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Justice Vijender Kumar Jain being administered the oath of office and secrecy by Haryana Governor A.R. Kidwai as new Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court at a function at Haryana Raj Bhavan in Chandigarh on Tuesday.

Chandigarh: Justice Vijender Kumar Jain was on Tuesday sworn in as the new Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court at a ceremony held at Haryana Raj Bhawan here.

Justice Jain was administered the oath of office by Haryana Governor A.R. Kidwai at a ceremony attended by Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, Judges of the High Court and several ministers in Punjab and Haryana governments.

Justice Jain, who served as a Judge in the Delhi High Court before being appointed Chief Justice, takes over from Justice D.K. Jain, now a Judge in the Supreme Court. Justice V.K. Jain was recently invited by Thai Supreme Court to share his experience to help in setting up of Green Benches in Thailand.

PTI

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