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.
The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi will administer the oath of office to Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya as the new Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court.
The Central Government through Ministry of Law and Justice on Tuesday has notified the appointment of Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya as the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court.
According to the Ministry of Law and Justice's notification, after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, the President of India is pleased to appoint Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya, Judge of the Allahabad High Court, as the Chief Justice of Bombay High Court.