On 8-1-2026, the President of India, in exercise of powers under Article 217(1) of the Constitution, appointed Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta, Judge, Allahabad High Court, to be the Chief Justice of the Uttaranchal High Court with effect from the date he assumes charge of his office, consequent upon the superannuation of Justice Guhanathan Narendar, present Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court on 09-01-2026.
On 18-12-2025, the Supreme Court Collegium led by CJI Surya Kant, recommended the elevation of Justice Gupta as Chief Justice of Uttaranchal High Court.