Punjab Cabinet passed resolution objecting to appointment of Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra as Chief Justice of Punjab & Haryana High Court
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Punjab govt. objects to appointment of Ashwani Kumar Mishra as HC chief justice, asks Centre to stop oath ceremony
The Punjab Cabinet has objected to the Centre's appointment of Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra as Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, demanding the oath ceremony be halted until the state's views are considered. This highlights the constitutional convention of consulting state governments in High Court chief justice appointments under Article 217. The move underscores Centre-state tensions in judicial appointments, a key topic for polity and governance sections in competitive exams.
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State demands Centre put oath ceremony on hold until Punjab's views are obtained and considered
Appointment process involves consultation with state government under Article 217 of Constitution
Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra currently serves as judge in Punjab & Haryana High Court
Issue reflects ongoing Centre-state friction over judicial appointments in India's federal structure
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