Patna, January 7 || Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo was on Wednesday sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court.
Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan administered the oath of office to Justice Sahoo, who is the 47th to hold the post, at a function held at Lok Bhavan here, officials said.
The swearing-in ceremony was attended by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Sinha, members of the state cabinet, judges of the Patna High Court, and several other distinguished dignitaries.
The Union Law Ministry formally notified the appointment of Justice Sahoo as the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court on January 1, following approval from the President.
He was presently a judge of the Odisha High Court.
The Supreme Court Collegium, during its meeting held on December 18, 2025, recommended Justice Sahoo’s name as the new Chief Justice of the Patna High Court.