Patna, (Bihar Times): Mr  Justice Rajesh Balia on Saturday took oath as the Chief Justice of Patna high court. He was sworn in by the Governor, R S Gavai as the 32nd Chief Justice of the Patna high court.

Those present on the occasion included the chief minister, Nitish Kumar, speaker of the state assembly, Uday Narayan Chaudhary, judges of the Patna high court and other dignitaries.

Balia was earlier a judge in the Rajasthan High Court. He is however due to retire on March 3 next, therefore, will be the chief justice for only two months.