THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Justice Ashish Jitendra Desai has taken charge as the Chief Justice of Kerala High Court. Governor Arif Mohammed Khan administered the oath at the function held at the Raj Bhavan Auditorium. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan also attended the function.

Chief Secretary Dr V Venu read out the President's order appointing Justice Ashish Jitendra Desai as the Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court at the swearing-in ceremony held at 11 am. After taking the oath, the Governor and the Chief Minister presented him with a bouquet of flowers.