Justice V. Kameswar Rao takes oath as Chief Justice of Patna High Court
The oath-taking ceremony at the Lok Bhavan was attended by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and other dignitaries
Chief Justice V. Kameswar Rao took his oath of office as the head of the Patna High Court on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The ceremony took place at Lok Bhavan, with Governor Syed Ata Hasnain administering the oath. Notable attendees included Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and other dignitaries. Born on August 7, 1965, Justice Rao holds a degree in Geography and LLB from Delhi University, having graduated with honors in 1990.
He began his legal career as an advocate in 1991, practicing before the Supreme Court, Delhi High Court, and the Central Administrative Tribunal. He was appointed as a senior advocate by the Delhi High Court in 2010. Rao served as an additional judge from August 17, 2013, and was appointed a permanent judge on March 18, 2015. In June 2024, he was transferred to the Karnataka High Court, where he also acted as its chief justice before returning to Delhi in July 2025.
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