Agartala, September 26, 2025: Justice Biswajit Palit on Friday took oath as a permanent judge of the Tripura High Court. The ceremony was held at the High Court premises, where Chief Justice Mamidanna Satyaratna Sri Ramachandra Rao administered the oath of office.

The Central government had issued the formal notification of his appointment on September 24, following the Supreme Court Collegium’s recommendation made during its meeting on September 15. The notification, issued under Article 217(1) of the Constitution, confirmed his elevation from Additional Judge to Permanent Judge with effect from the date of assuming office.

Justice Palit, who joined the judicial service in 2001, has served in seven of the state’s eight districts. Over the years, he held important administrative positions including Member Secretary of the Tripura State Legal Services Authority, Secretary of the Tripura Legislative Assembly, and Law Secretary to the Government of Tripura.

He was promoted to the Selection Grade of the Tripura Judicial Service in February 2021 and appointed as an Additional Judge of the High Court in October 2023. His elevation as a permanent judge marks another milestone in his distinguished judicial career.