Judge Mohan Burhan appointed Acting Chief Justice |13 November 2026

Judge Mohan Burhan has been appointed Acting Chief Justice (Photo: The Judiciary)

Judge Mohan Burhan appointed Acting Chief Justice

Supreme Court Judge Mohan Niranjit Burhan has been appointed Acting Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Seychelles with immediate effect, following the appointment of former Chief Justice Rony Govinden as a Justice of Appeal at the Court of Appeal of Seychelles.

The appointment was made on the recommendation of the Constitutional Appointments Authority (CAA).

Judge Burhan will assume the responsibilities and functions of the Office of the Chief Justice until January 13, 2027, ensuring continuity in the leadership and administration of the Judiciary.

Meanwhile, the CAA has advertised the post of Chief Justice and is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to facilitate the substantive appointment.

Press release from the Judiciary