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Advocates Appointed Judges to Patna High Court
5 Jan
Summary
- Two advocates, Ritesh Kumar and Praveen Kumar, named new Patna High Court judges.
- The Union Ministry of Law and Justice issued the appointment notification.
- The court's judge count will reach 36 after their oath-taking ceremony.
President Droupadi Murmu has approved the appointment of two advocates, Ritesh Kumar and Praveen Kumar, as new judges for the Patna High Court. The Ministry of Law and Justice released an official notification on Monday evening confirming these appointments. Both Ritesh Kumar, who has served as a government counsel and represented universities, and Praveen Kumar, known for his criminal law expertise, were practicing lawyers at the Patna High Court.
This expansion of the judiciary will increase the total strength of judges at the Patna High Court to 36. The new judges will officially assume their responsibilities after taking the oath of office. This move is expected to bolster the court's capacity to handle its caseload effectively.
The appointments underscore a continued effort to strengthen judicial infrastructure. The Patna High Court plays a crucial role in the legal landscape of Bihar, and an increased number of judges aims to ensure timely justice and efficient functioning of the court system.
