Shillong (Meghalaya), Oct 8: Justice Soumen Sen was sworn in as the 14th Chief Justice of the Meghalaya High Court in a ceremony held at the Raj Bhavan here. Governor C.H. Vijayashankar administered the oath of office, marking a new chapter for the state’s judiciary. With his extensive judicial experience and administrative acumen, Justice Sen is expected to focus on improving judicial efficiency, ensuring speedy justice delivery, and reinforcing public confidence in the Meghalaya judiciary.
Born in 1965 in Kolkata, Justice Sen graduated in law from the University of Calcutta and began his legal career in 1987. He earned wide recognition in civil, constitutional, and commercial law before being appointed as a judge of the Calcutta High Court in 2011. Justice Sen briefly served as the Acting Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court before being transferred to Meghalaya earlier this year.
The ceremony was attended by dignitaries, including Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, Leader of the Opposition Dr. Mukul Sangma, Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong, and other senior government officials. Chief Minister Sangma expressed his hopes for Justice Sen’s leadership, highlighting his extensive legal experience and commitment to fairness. “His leadership will guide the institution in delivering justice efficiently and upholding public trust,” the Chief Minister added.
Justice Sen succeeds Justice Indra Prasanna Mukerji, who retired on September 5 after reaching the age of superannuation. Following Justice Mukerji’s retirement, Justice Hamarsan Singh Thangkhiew had been serving as the Acting Chief Justice until the new appointment. Justice Sen’s appointment was recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium and subsequently approved by the Union Government as part of a larger judicial reshuffle aimed at strengthening leadership across the nation’s High Courts
