Lakshmi Kanta Mahapatra was sworn in on Thursday as the chief justice of Manipur high court. Governor Vinod Kumar Duggal administered the oath of office in a simple function held at Raj Bhavan at 12:30 pm. Justice Mahapatra has been the acting chief justice of Manipur high court.
Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh, his ministerial colleagues, Senior police, army, civil and judicial officials were present in the swearing in function.