Arun Kumar Rai on Monday assumed the role of a Judge of the Jharkhand High Court. He took the oath of office as a Judge of the High Court of Jharkhand before Justice Shree Chandrashekhar, the Acting Chief Justice.
The swearing-in ceremony witnessed the presence of all the High Court judges, the Registrar General, Advocate General Rajiv Ranjan, DGP, President of the Advocate Association of Jharkhand High Court Ritu Kumar, Advocate Dheeraj Kumar, and other dignitaries.
The appointment of Judicial Officer Arun Kumar Rai as a High Court Judge was notified on January 31, following the recommendation of the Supreme Court Collegium to the central government on January 18.
Arun Kumar Rai commenced his service in the Judicial sector on May 5, 2012, and has held various positions as a Judicial Officer across different locations in Jharkhand. Prior to his elevation, he served as the Judicial Commissioner in Ranchi Civil Court.