Justice Revati Mohite-Dere Sworn in as First Woman Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court
Justice Revati Mohite-Dere was sworn in as the first woman Chief Justice of the Meghalaya High Court. The oath was administered by Meghalaya Governor C.H. Vijayashankar at Raj Bhavan in Shillong. She succeeds Justice Sanjib Banerjee, who was elevated to the Supreme Court. Justice Mohite-Dere previously served as a judge in the Bombay High Court since 2016. Her appointment marks a milestone in judicial diversity in the Northeast region.
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Which Article of the Indian Constitution governs the appointment of High Court judges?
Answer: (b) Article 217
The correct answer is (b) Article 217.