Justice Satyen Vaidya sworn in as Himachal HC judge, Governor administers oath

SHIMLA: Justice Satyen Vaidya was sworn in as the Judge of the Himachal Pradesh High Court here today. He was administered the oath of office by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar in a simple but an impressive ceremony held at Raj Bhawan. Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur and Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court Justice Mohammad Rafiq were also present on the occasion.

The ceremony took place at the Darbar Hall of the Raj Bhawan, where Chief Secretary Ram Subhag Singh conducted the proceedings of oath ceremony and read out the warrant of Appointment issued by the Hon’ble President of India regarding appointment of Justice Satyen Vaidya as Judge of the High Court of Himachal Pradesh.

Secretary to the Governor Vivek Bhatia obtained the signature of the Governor and Hon’ble Judge on the oath form.

Lady Governor Angha Arlekar, Urban Development Minister Suresh Bhardwaj, Judges of Himachal Pradesh High Court, Chairperson, Human Right Commission Justice P.S. Rana, GOC-in-C ARTRAC Lt. General S.S. Mahal, Advocate General Ashok Sharma, Mayor, MC Shimla Satya Kaundal, senior officers of the State Government, Court officials and other prominent people were also present on the occasion.