Imphal, 22 September 2016 ( Evening News ) : Acting Chief Justice of High Court of Manipur, Rakesh Ranjan Prasad took oath as Chief Justice today. Governor Najma Heptulla administered the oath of office to the new Chief Justice of High Court of Manipur at Raj Bhawan Darbar Hall. Rakesh Ranjan Prasad is the third Chief Justice of High Court of Manipur first being Abhay Manohar Sapre followed by Laxmikant Mohapatra. In February 2016, Justice Rakesh Ranjan Prasad was transferred from Jharkhand High Court to High Court of Manipur. The swearing-in ceremony was attended by Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh, Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam, Congress Ministers, Chief Secretary, top govt and police officials along with High Court of Manipur officials. Speaking to media persons persons Chief Justice Rakesh Ranjan Prasad said it is necessary to spread legal awareness among the masses as majority of people are not aware of legal rights.
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Justice Rakesh Ranjan Prasad takes oath as the third Chief Justice of High Court of Manipur
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