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India to Appoint 10 New High Court Judges and 3 Supreme Court Justices
22 Jul
Summary
- Centre to appoint 10 new High Court judges and additional judges
- 3 High Court judges to be elevated to the Supreme Court
- Supreme Court to reach its sanctioned strength of 34 judges
In a significant move, the Centre has announced the appointment of 10 new High Court judges and additional judges on July 22, 2025. This decision was made in consultation with the Chief Justice of India, as per the constitutional provisions.
The new appointments include NV Anjaria as the Chief Justice of the High Court of Karnataka, Vijay Bishnoi as the Chief Justice of the High Court of Gauhati, and AS Chandurkar as a Judge of the High Court of Bombay. These three judges will be elevated to the Supreme Court of India, which will reach its sanctioned strength of 34 judges after the new appointments.
The Centre's decision to bolster the judiciary with these high-profile appointments is seen as a crucial step in strengthening the country's legal system and ensuring the timely delivery of justice.
