Puri, Mar 25: Ahead of the oath taking ceremony, newly appointed Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court Justice Harish Tandon Tuesday visited Jagannath temple in Puri and offered prayers to the Trinity.

According to reports, Justice Harish Tandon will take the oath of office on Wednesday.

Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati will administer the oath of office to Justice Tandon at a ceremony on the premises of court in Cuttack at 10 AM. Judges of the High Court, Bar Association members and other dignitaries will attend the ceremony.

Tandon was recommended for the position of Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court by the Collegium led by Chief Justice of India, Justice Sanjiv Khanna.

This recommendation follows the vacancy created by the retirement of Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh on January 19, 2025.

Justice Tandon, who was appointed as a judge of the Calcutta High Court on April 13, 2010, has been an integral part of its functioning ever since. He is ranked 7th in the All-India Seniority of High Court Judges, including Chief Justices, and holds the position of senior puisne judge in his parent court.

With a strong background in civil law and extensive experience as a practitioner in the Calcutta High Court, Justice Tandon is recognized for his competence, high ethical standards, and judicial acumen, qualities acknowledged by the Collegium.

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