The Central Government has notified the appointment of Justice RD Dhanuka as the Chief Justice of Bombay High Court.

"In exercise of the power conferred by clause (1) of Article 217 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint Shri Justice Ramesh Deokinandan Dhanuka, Judge of the Bombay High Court, to be the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court with effect from the date he assumes charge of his office," the notification reads.

The Supreme Court Collegium had recommended the appointment of Justice Dhanuka as Chief Justice on April 19. 

Justice Ramesh D Dhanuka was appointed as a Judge of the High Court of Bombay on 23 January, 2012. He is due to demit office on May 30. This would mean that Justice Dhanuka would have a short term of four days as Chief Justice of Bombay High Court.