Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya was officially sworn in as the new Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court, with the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi administering the oath of office at a ceremony held at Raj Niwas in Civil Lines, Delhi.

• The event, which took place at Raj Niwas was attended by Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, senior government officials, several sitting judges of Delhi High court and legal professionals, and other dignitaries.
• Last week, the Central Government, through the Ministry of Law and Justice, issued a notification confirming Justice Upadhyaya's appointment as the Chief Justice of Delhi High Court.
• He succeeds Justice Vibhu Bakhru, who has been serving as the acting Chief Justice.