People, Positions and Obituaries · 12 January 2026

Justice Revati Mohite Dere Sworn In as First Woman Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court

Exam-focused facts from the 12 January 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Justice Revati Mohite Dere was sworn in as the first woman Chief Justice of the Meghalaya High Court.
  • She succeeded Chief Justice Soumen Sen, who was transferred to the Kerala High Court.
  • Governor Chandrashekhar H Vijayashankar administered the oath of office at the Durbar Hall of Lok Bhavan in Shillong.
  • Prior to her appointment, Justice Dere served as a judge at the Bombay High Court.
  • The Supreme Court (SC) collegium recommended her appointment on December 18.