Justice Revati Mohite Dere has been appointed as the Chief Justice of the Meghalaya High Court, transitioning from her role as the second senior-most judge at the Bombay High Court. The Union government confirmed the appointment, following a recommendation from the Supreme Court collegium. Justice Dere, who was elevated to the Bombay High Court in 2013, has a notable history of delivering significant rulings, particularly in public interest litigations concerning civic issues and governance.