The Union Government has notified the appointment of Justice Tapabrata Chakraborty as the Acting Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court following the retirement of Chief Justice Sujoy Paul on June 20, 2026.

The notification, issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice (Department of Justice) on June 19, states that the President has exercised powers under Article 223 of the Constitution to appoint Justice Chakraborty to perform the duties of the office of the Chief Justice.

The notification reads:

"In exercise of the power conferred by Article 223 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint Shri Justice Tapabrata Chakraborty, Judge of the Calcutta High Court, to perform the duties of office of the Chief Justice of that High Court consequent upon retirement of Shri Justice Sujoy Paul on 20.06.2026."