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Patna HC Reaches Historic Judge Count
10 Jun
Summary
- Seven advocates appointed as judges to Patna high court.
- Three judges appointed permanently, four for two years.
- Court's working strength will rise to 43 judges, an all-time high.
President Droupadi Murmu has appointed seven advocates from the Patna high court as judges, a decision formalized by the Union ministry of law and justice. Three advocates—Ranjan Kumar Jha, Kumar Manish, and Raj Kumar—have been appointed as permanent judges, set to serve until their retirement.
Additionally, Rana Vikram Singh, Vikash Kumar, Girijish Kumar, and Alok Kumar have been appointed as additional judges. Their tenure will last for two years from the date they assume their official duties.
These appointments are poised to help the 110-year-old Patna high court achieve a historic milestone. With the new judges in place, the court's working strength will ascend to 43, surpassing all previous records and marking the highest number of judges in its operational history.
