Justice Dinakaran sworn in as new CJ of Sikkim

source;sikkim express

GANGTOK, August 9: Justice PD Dinakaran was sworn in as the new Chief Justice of Sikkim in a simple oath-taking function held today morning at 9:30 am at Raj Bhavan.
Governor BP Singh administrated the oath of office to the Chief Justice in presence of Chief Minister Pawan Chamling, ministers, legislators, former Chief Minister Nar Bahadur Bhandari and senior government officials.

After the swearing-in ceremony, the Chief Minister introduced the Chief Justice to his cabinet colleagues, MLAs and senior government officials.
Members of Bar Association of Sikkim (BAS) did not attend the swearing-in ceremony as already announced earlier.

After taking oath as the new Chief Justice of Sikkim, Justice Dinakaran proceeded straight to the High Court and attended two hearings along with Justice Sonam Wangdi.
Before starting the court proceedings, Justice Dinakaran expressed his pleasure to shoulder the responsibility of Chief Justice of Sikkim High Court. He sought cooperation from all, including members of the Bar and media, to serve justice to the people of Sikkim.


GANGTOK, August 9: Advocate General, Sikkim A. Mariarputham has today on behalf of all his colleagues welcomed Justice PD Dinakaran as the 14th Chief Justice of the High Court of Sikkim.

In a press statement issued today, Mariarputham has also extended cooperation and looked forward to a healthy and happy relationship between the Bench and the Bar in their collective endeavour to do justice to one and all.