People, Positions and Obituaries · 6 January 2026

A Muhamed Mustaque sworn in as Chief Justice of Sikkim High Court

Exam-focused facts from the 6 January 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • A Muhamed Mustaque was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Sikkim High Court.
  • Governor Om Prakash Mathur administered the oath of office at Lok Bhawan.
  • He previously served as Acting Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court.
  • He succeeds Biswanath Somadder following the latter’s retirement.