Wed Oct 29 09:40:42 UTC 2025: Summary:

The article reports on Justice Subhendu Samanta being sworn in as a judge of the Andhra Pradesh High Court on October 29, 2025. He was recently transferred from the Calcutta High Court. Chief Justice Dhiraj Singh Thakur administered the oath of office. The transfer was authorized by President Droupadi Murmu via a Gazette Notification published on October 14, 2025. The event was attended by various legal dignitaries.

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Justice Subhendu Samanta Joins Andhra Pradesh High Court

Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh – October 29, 2025 – Justice Subhendu Samanta officially assumed his duties as a judge of the Andhra Pradesh High Court (HC) today, following his transfer from the Calcutta High Court. The swearing-in ceremony took place in the First Court Hall, with Chief Justice Dhiraj Singh Thakur administering the oath of office.

The transfer was authorized by President Droupadi Murmu on October 14th, 2025, via a Gazette Notification in accordance with the Constitution of India.

Numerous legal professionals were present at the ceremony, including Advocate General Dammalapati Srinivas, Additional Solicitor General Challa Dhananjaya, HC Bar Association President K. Chidambaram, and Bar Council Chairman N. Dwarakanatha Reddy, among others.

Justice Samanta’s arrival is expected to further strengthen the judiciary in Andhra Pradesh.

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