Justice Rajiv Shakdher Sworn In as Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court

Justice Rajiv Shakdher was sworn in as the chief justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court. Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla administered the oath. Justice Shakdher's tenure will be short due to his impending retirement on October 18. He has delivered several landmark judgements, notably on the criminalisation of marital rape.

Justice Rajiv Shakdher was sworn in as the chief justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court on Wednesday in a ceremony administered by Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla.

Justice Shakdher's tenure will be brief, lasting only until his retirement on October 18, but he emphasized his commitment to fulfilling the people's expectations during this period.

Notably, Justice Shakdher has delivered several landmark judgements, including a ruling in May 2022 advocating the criminalisation of marital rape, arguing that non-consensual sex in marriage contradicts the principle of marital equality.

(With inputs from agencies.)