Sangam Kumar Sahoo was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court on Wednesday (January 7, 2026). Photo: orissahighcourt.nic.in Sangam Kumar Sahoo was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court on Wednesday (January 7, 2026). The oath was administered by Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan in a ceremony at the Lok Bhavan here, officials said. The function was attended by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and several other dignitaries. The Centre issued a notification on January 1, appointing Justice Sahoo as the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court. Justice Sahoo studied in Stewart Science College and the Cuttack Law College in Odisha and enrolled as an advocate in 1989 under the Orissa State Bar Council, Cuttack. He practised in district courts, the High Court, consumer forums and the CAT in Odisha. He was elevated as a Judge of the Orissa High Court on July 2, 2014. Published – January 07, 2026 11:27 am IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation How should MBAs be taught to manage other professionals Tear gas used near hospital in Iran protests