Justice Soumen Sen Appointed Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court

The Central Government has appointed Justice Soumen Sen of the Calcutta High Court as the Chief Justice of the Meghalaya High Court, effective from his assumption of office.

The Supreme Court Collegium recommended his appointment earlier this month.

Justice Sen enrolled as an advocate in 1991 and practised extensively at the Calcutta High Court for over 20 years, handling civil, constitutional, banking, and arbitration matters.

He represented key statutory authorities, including RBI, SEBI, and SIDBI, as a Senior Central Government Advocate. Justice Sen was elevated to the Calcutta High Court bench on April 13, 2011.