Somashekar named Manipur HC Chief Justice

• Justice Somashekar, a Judge of the Karnataka High Court, has been appointed as Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court.

• The appointment follows a recommendation by a three-member collegium, led by CJI B.R. Gavai.

• Somashekar began his legal practice in 1990 and has held various positions including District and Sessions Judge, Additional Judge, and Permanent Judge.