Justice Soumen Sen Assumes Role as Chief Justice of Kerala High Court

Justice Soumen Sen, Chief Justice of the Meghalaya High Court, has been transferred and appointed as Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court consequent upon the retirement of incumbent Justice Nitin Madhukar Jamdar on January 9, 2026.

Justice Sen has a long record of landmark judgements in civil and criminal law. Kerala High Court expects judicial efficiency and reforms under its leadership. He has previously served on various committees on judicial modernization and case backlog reduction. Law experts anticipate a focus on constitutional and human rights issues in Kerala.