The Central Government on Thursday notified the appointment of Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta, a senior Judge of the Allahabad High Court, as the new Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court.
The announcement was made by the Union Minister of Law and Justice through a social media post. The appointment has been made by the President of India in the exercise of the power conferred by the Constitution of India, following consultation with the Chief Justice of India.
Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta will assume the charge of the office of Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court consequent upon the superannuation of the current Chief Justice, Justice Guhanathan Narendar.
Justice Guhanathan Narendar is set to retire on January 9, 2026.
The Law Minister’s statement read: “In exercise of the power conferred by the Constitution of India, the President of India, after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, is pleased to appoint Shri Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta, Judge, Allahabad High Court as Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court with effect from the date he assumes charge of the office, consequent upon the superannuation of Shri Justice Guhanathan Narendar, present Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court on 09.01.2026. I convey my best wishes to him.”
Justice Gupta is currently serving as a Judge at the Allahabad High Court. His elevation comes as a significant development for the Uttarakhand High Court judiciary.
