Justice Leesa Gill Becomes First Woman
Chief Justice of Andhra Pradesh High Court
¨ Justice Leesa Gill has
been sworn in as the first woman Chief Justice of the Andhra Pradesh High
Court.
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The oath-taking ceremony
was held in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
¨
Governor S. Abdul Nazeer
administered the oath on April 25 at Lok Bhavan.
¨
She succeeded Justice
Dhiraj Singh Thakur.
¨
Justice Thakur retired on
April 24.
¨ Her appointment marks a
historic step toward greater representation of women in the judiciary.
¨
It is seen as a progressive
move.
¨
The development
strengthens inclusivity and diversity in India’s legal system.
