On 20-9-2025, the Ministry of Law and Justice notified the appointment of Justice Pavankumar Bhimappa Bajanthri as the 46th Chief Justice of Patna High Court.
The President appointed Justice Bajanthri as Chief Justice, in exercise of powers under Article 217(1) of the Constitution. He will succeed Justice Vipul M. Pancholi, who was recently elevated to the Supreme Court.
The Collegium on 11-9-2025, recommended Justice Bajanthri’s appointment as next Chief Justice of Patna High Court.
