Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra was sworn in as Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court despite the Punjab government's objections. Governor Gulab Chand Kataria administered the oath, while Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann stayed away amid a Centre-state dispute over the appointment
Chandigarh Police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesters marching towards Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria’s residence demanding release of Sikh prisoners. SAD (Amritsar) chief Simranjit Singh Mann was detained, while Qaumi Insaf Morcha called for a Punjab bandh
