Former Jharkhand High Court Justice Amitav Kumar Gupta (right) during the oath-taking ceremony as Jharkhand’s Lokayukta, administered by Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar, at Raj Bhavan, Ranchi on April 21, 2026.
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Retired Jharkhand High Court judge, Justice Amitav Kumar Gupta, was on Tuesday (April 21, 2026) sworn in as the State’s new Lokayukta.
Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar administered the oath of office to him during a ceremony at the Lok Bhavan in Ranchi. Chief Minister Hemant Soren was also present on the occasion along with other dignitaries.
Mr. Gupta was appointed the Lokayukta of Jharkhand by the Governor on April 16.
Published – April 21, 2026 03:14 pm IST
