Rajnesh Oswal took oath as a judge of the Jammu and KashmirHigh Court on Thursday, the first one to do so under the Indian Constitution.
High Court Chief Justice Gita Mittal administered the oathto Oswal in the central hall of the court complex in Jammu.
All previous judges of the high court had taken oath underthe state constitution.
Following the abrogation of Article 370 and reorganisationof the State into two Union Territories, judges have to take oath under theIndian Constitution.
The oath-taking ceremony was broadcast online due to theCOVID-19 outbreak.
High Court Registrar General Sanjay Dhar read out theWarrant of Appointment issued by the President of India. He also read out the Letterof Authorisation issued by the Lieutenant governor of Jammu and Kashmir.
The ceremony was attended by some Justices, police chiefDilbag Singh, Advocate General and others.
Asked whether Oswal will be the first to take oath under theIndian Constitution, Dhar told PTI, “It is true.