| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Appointment of a new Chief Justice to the Sikkim High Court |
| Date of Oath Taking | January 4, 2026 |
| Officiating Officer | Om Prakash Mathur administered the oath. |
| Venue | Lok Bhawan in Sikkim. |
| Attendees | Prem Singh Tamang, Council of Ministers, senior officials, legal fraternity. |
| Name of New Chief Justice | A Muhamed Mustaque |
| Previous Position | Acting Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court. |
| Successor | Succeeded Biswanath Somadder, who retired recently. |
| Total Number of CJs in Sikkim | 24th Chief Justice |
| Role of Chief Justice | Judicial administration, case allocation, court functioning. |
| Appointment Authority | President of India in consultation with constitutional authorities. |
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