Three judicial officers sworn in as judges of the Jharkhand High Court
23 September 2026
Manoj Prasad, Akhil Kumar and Ram Sharma, all judicial officers, were sworn in as judges of the Jharkhand High Court on 23 September 2026.
Chief Justice M.S. Sonak administered the oath of office.
The Supreme Court Collegium had approved their names at its meeting on 10 September, and the Centre then cleared the appointments.
New judges:
Manoj Prasad, Akhil Kumar, Ram Sharma
Oath administered by:
Chief Justice M.S. Sonak
Collegium meeting:
10 September 2026
Why it matters for exams: Appointment of High Court judges (Articles 217 and 219, Collegium system) is a standing polity topic.
Kerala PSCUPSC
In plain words
Collegium Supreme Court Collegium — The forum of senior judges that recommends names for appointment to the higher judiciary.