Justice Sunita Agarwal became the head judge of the Gujarat court on Sunday, July 23, 2023. Justice Agarwal was oath in as the Chief Justice at Raj Bhavan in Gandhinagar.
Justice Agarwal is the second woman to be the head judge of the court. She learned about law and has been a judge for many years. Before this, she was a judge at another court.
After she became the head judge, Justice Agarwal said that she would make sure that everyone could get justice. She ensures that everyone has the chance to become a judge in any case of their gender or background.
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Speaker of the Gujarat Assembly Shankar Chaudhary, Minister of Law and Justice Rushikesh Patel these important people were at the ceremony.
Justice Agarwal's appointment is a big step for women in the law. Currently, she places the position of the one and only female head judge in a high court in India. Her appointment shows that women are making progress in the legal profession.
Justice Agarwal is a highly qualified and experienced jurist. The judge is wise and devoted to carrying out what is just. Her appointment as head judge of the Gujarat court is good news. She will become a good leader.