Monsoon fury returns: IMD issues four-day rain, thunderstorm alert across JharkhandProf. Rajni Kant appointed Vice Chancellor of Usha Martin University, Ranchi1. Supreme Court grants bail to Arun Pati Tripathi in Jharkhand liquor scam 2. Arms Act case: SC says recovery of weapon alone can’t prove offence, upholds Jharkhand man’s acquittal and more storiesSupreme Court grants bail to Arun Pati Tripathi in Jharkhand liquor scam434 mineral blocks auctioned across India, only 3 in Jharkhand: Marandi questions governmentArms Act case: SC says recovery of weapon alone can’t prove offence, upholds Jharkhand man’s acquittalSupreme Court questions Patna HC’s ‘rarest of rare’ view in Anand Mohan remission caseShalimar–Mumbai sleeper Vande Bharat proposed via Tatanagar

Arun Kumar Rai takes oath as Jharkhand High Court judge

THE JHARKHAND STORY NETWORK   Ranchi, February 5: Ranchi Judicial Commissioner Arun Kumar Rai took oath as a Judge of the Jharkhand…

Arun Kumar Rai takes oath as Jharkhand High Court judge

THE JHARKHAND STORY NETWORK

 

Ranchi, February 5: Ranchi Judicial Commissioner Arun Kumar Rai took oath as a Judge of the Jharkhand High Court. Acting Chief Justice S Chandrashekhar administered his oath of office at a function held at the Jharkhand High Court.

The high court collegium had recommended his elevation on September 13 last year.

Stay informed. Get Jharkhand's top stories in your inbox.

Free. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Rai joined the judicial service on May 5 2012 and served as a judicial officer in various capacities in the State of Jharkhand. Before joining the service, he practised at the Bar for more than 15 years in Delhi at the trial courts and the High Court on the criminal and civil sides.

The Judgment Evaluation Committee, constituted by the Chief Justice of the the High Court has rated the quality of judgments authored by Rai as “Good”.

Advertisement
Advertisement

Throughout his career, he has consistently been rated as a “Very Good” officer in his ACRs.

“The inputs the Department of Justice provided in the file indicate that he enjoys a good personal and professional image and that nothing adverse came to notice against his integrity,” the collegium said.

 

Advertisement
Advertisement
More from Breaking
Monsoon fury returns: IMD issues four-day rain, thunderstorm alert across Jharkhand

Monsoon fury returns: IMD issues four-day rain, thunderstorm alert across Jharkhand

July 17, 2026
Prof. Rajni Kant appointed Vice Chancellor of Usha Martin University, Ranchi

Prof. Rajni Kant appointed Vice Chancellor of Usha Martin University, Ranchi

July 17, 2026
1. Supreme Court grants bail to Arun Pati Tripathi in Jharkhand liquor scam 2. Arms Act case: SC says recovery of weapon alone can’t prove offence, upholds Jharkhand man’s acquittal and more stories

1. Supreme Court grants bail to Arun Pati Tripathi in Jharkhand liquor scam 2. Arms Act case: SC says recovery of weapon alone can’t prove offence, upholds Jharkhand man’s acquittal and more stories

July 16, 2026

Stay informed. Get Jharkhand's top stories in your inbox.

Free. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

About the Author

Suman Shrivastava