Judicial Appointment News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Judge Arun Bhardwaj appointed as Delhi HC's new registrar general
New Delhi, April 21: The Delhi High Court on Monday notified the appointment of Judge Arun Bhardwaj as its new Registrar General, with his term commencing from May 1, 2025. The decision was formalised through an official court order, marking a significant transition in the court's administrative leadership.
SC Collegium recommends elevation of 2 judicial officers as J&K and Ladakh HC judges
New Delhi, April 16: The Supreme Court Collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna, has recommended the appointment of two judicial officers as J&K and Ladakh High Court Judges.
Justice Arun Palli sworn in as Chief Justice of J&K & Ladakh High Court
Jammu, April 16: Justice Arun Palli was on Wednesday sworn in as the Chief Justice of J&K & Ladakh High Court.
Justice B.R. Gavai recommended as next Chief Justice of India
New Delhi, April 16: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna has recommended the name of Justice B.R. Gavai as his successor.
Centre notifies appointment of Justice Arun Palli as Chief Justice of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh HC
New Delhi, April 12: The Central Government, through the Ministry of Law and Justice, notified on Saturday the appointment of Justice Arun Palli as the Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
Centre appoints Justice Arun Palli as CJ of J&K and Ladakh High Court
New Delhi, April 12: The Centre on Saturday cleared the appointment of Justice Arun Palli as Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
Centre appoints Justice Sanjeev Kumar as Acting Chief Justice of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh HC
New Delhi, April 9: The Ministry of Law and Justice on Wednesday notified the appointment of Justice Sanjeev Kumar as the Acting Chief Justice of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, effective from April 10, 2025.
Justice Sanjeev Kumar appointed Acting Chief Justice of J&K and Ladakh High Court
New Delhi, April 9: The Centre on Wednesday issued a notification appointing Justice Sanjeev Kumar as Acting Chief Justice of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court after the retirement of incumbent Chief Justice Tashi Rabastan on April 9.
SC Collegium recommends elevation of 8 judicial officers as Allahabad HC judges
New Delhi, April 4: The Supreme Court Collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna, has recommended the appointment of eight judicial officers as Allahabad High Court Judges.
After Centre's approval, Allahabad HC gets 3 judges, including Justice Yashwant Varma
New Delhi, March 28: The Ministry of Law and Justice has issued three distinct notifications approving the transfer of judges to the Allahabad High Court based on the Supreme Court Collegium's recommendations.
Very fruitful interaction: Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar on meeting of floor leaders
New Delhi, March 26: A day after meeting with the floor leaders of political parties in Rajya Sabha, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar apprised the House on Wednesday that a "very fruitful interaction" took place regarding any concerns one might have regarding the National Judicial Appointment Commission (NJAC).
Jagdeep Dhankhar pitches for NJAC, meets floor leaders of political parties in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi, March 26: Hours after he pitched for National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) Act, stating that "things would have been different" if the legislation concerning judicial appointments had not been struck down by the Supreme Court, Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar met floor leaders of various political parties.
Centre appoints Justice Harish Tandon as Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court
New Delhi, Mar 21: The Centre on Friday cleared the appointment of Justice Harish Tandon as Chief Justice of the Orissa High Court following the recommendation made by the Supreme Court Collegium.
Corruption within judiciary serious issue: Kapil Sibal calls for transparency in appointment of judges
New Delhi, March 21: Senior advocate and Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Friday flagged the issue of corruption within the judiciary as "serious", saying that it has continued for years.
Justice Joymalya Bagchi takes oath as SC judge
New Delhi, March 17: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna on Monday administered the oath of office to Justice Joymalya Bagch as a judge of the Supreme Court.
Mohammed bin Rashid presides over swearing-in ceremony of eight new judges at Dubai Courts
Dubai, March 13: Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, presided over the swearing-in ceremony of eight new judges at Dubai Courts.
Centre appoints 3 permanent judges to J&K and Ladakh HC
New Delhi, Mar 10: The Centre on Monday cleared the appointment of three permanent judges to the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court following the recommendation made by the Supreme Court Collegium.
Justices Shakthivel, Dhanabal sworn in as permanent Judges of Madras HC
Chennai, March 10: Madras High Court Chief Justice K.R. Shriram on Monday administered the oath of office to Justice R.
Centre clears elevation of Calcutta HC's Justice Joymalya Bagchi to apex court
New Delhi, March 10: Acting swiftly on the recommendation made by the Supreme Court Collegium, the Centre on Monday cleared the appointment of Justice Joymalya Bagchi to the apex court.
Centre clears appointment of 4 permanent judges in Madras HC
New Delhi, March 4: Acting swiftly on the recommendation made by the Supreme Court Collegium, the Centre on Tuesday cleared the appointment of 4 permanent judges in the Madras High Court.
ICJ elects Japanese Judge Iwasawa Yuji as new President
The Hague, Mar 4: Japanese Judge Iwasawa Yuji has been elected as the new President of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the Hague, Netherlands. He will succeed former ICJ President Nawaf Salam, who resigned in January before his term expired.
SC Collegium recommends elevation of 5 advocates as as judges of the Patna HC
New Delhi, Feb 21: The Supreme Court Collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna, has approved the proposal for the appointment of five advocates as judges of the Patna High Court.
SC Collegium recommends appointment of permanent judges in Bombay, Madras HCs
New Delhi, Feb 21: The Supreme Court Collegium, headed by CJI Sanjiv Khanna, has recommended the appointment of 3 permanent judges in the Bombay High Court and 4 permanent judges in the Madras High Court.
Centre notifies appointment of two judicial officers as Delhi High Court judges
New Delhi, February 19: The Ministry of Law and Justice on Wednesday notified the appointment of two judicial officers, Renu Bhatnagar and Rajneesh Kumar Gupta, as judges of the Delhi High Court.
Centre clears appointment of advocate Maneesh Sharma to Rajasthan HC
New Delhi, Feb 14: The Centre on Friday cleared the appointment of a judge in the Rajasthan High Court.
Three newly appointed judges take oath at Rajasthan HC
Jaipur, Jan 27: Three newly appointed judges -- Chandrashekhar Sharma, Pramil Kumar Mathur, and Chandra Prakash Shrimali -- were sworn in at the Rajasthan High Court on Monday.
Justice Alok Aradhe sworn in as new Chief Justice of Bombay High Court
Mumbai, January 21: Justice Alok Aradhe was officially sworn in as the new Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court at Raj Bhawan in Mumbai on Tuesday.
Justice Alok Aradhe sworn in as Chief Justice of Bombay HC
New Delhi/Bombay, Jan 21: Justice Alok Aradhe was on Tuesday sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court.
Justice DK Upadhyay sworn in as Chief Justice of Delhi HC
New Delhi, Jan 21: Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya was on Tuesday sworn in as the Chief Justice of Delhi High Court.
Delhi LG to swear in Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya as Delhi High Court Chief Justice today
New Delhi, January 21: The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi will administer the oath of office to Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya as the new Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court.
Justice Arun Mishra appointed as Ombudsman and Ethics Officer of BCCI
New Delhi, January 16: Justice Arun Mishra was appointed as the Ombudsman and Ethics Officer of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday.
Justice K Vinod Chandran takes oath as Supreme Court judge
New Delhi, Jan 16: Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Thursday administered the oath of office to Justice K Vinod Chandran as a judge of the Supreme Court.
Justice Sujoy Paul appointed Chief Justice of Telangana HC
Hyderabad, Jan 15: President Droupadi Murmu has appointed Justice Sujoy Paul as the Chief Justice of Telangana High Court.
Centre notifies appointment of Justice Sujoy Paul as acting Chief Justice of Telangana HC
New Delhi, January 14: The central government, on Tuesday, issued a notification appointing Justice Sujoy Paul as the acting chief justice of the Telangana High Court.
Centre notifies appointment of Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya as Delhi HC Chief Justice
New Delhi, January 14: The Central Government through Ministry of Law and Justice on Tuesday notified the appointment of Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya as the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court.
Justice Sujoy Paul to function as Acting Chief Justice of Telangana HC
New Delhi, Jan 14: The Centre on Tuesday issued a notification appointing Justice Sujoy Paul as Acting Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court, shortly after the transfer of incumbent Chief Justice Alok Aradhe to the Bombay HC.
Centre Notifies appointment of Justice Krishnan Vinod Chandran as Supreme Court Judge
New Delhi, January 13: The Chief Justice of the Patna High Court, Justice Krishnan Vinod Chandran, was appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court of India on Monday, as per a notification issued by the Centre through the Ministry of Law and Justice.
Justice Ashutosh Kumar to function as Acting Chief Justice of Patna HC
New Delhi, Dec 13: The Centre on Monday issued a notification appointing Justice Ashutosh Kumar as Acting Chief Justice of the Patna High Court, shortly after the elevation of incumbent Chief Justice K. Vinod Chandran to the Supreme Court was cleared.
Centre notifies appointment of two lawyers as judges of Delhi High Court
New Delhi, January 6: The Union of India, through the Ministry of Law and Justice, notified the appointment of two advocates as judges of the Delhi High Court on Monday. Advocates Ajay Digpaul and Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar have been appointed to the prestigious position.
Centre clears appointment of judges in Delhi, Uttarakhand HCs
New Delhi, Jan 6: The Centre on Monday cleared the appointment of judges in the High Courts of Delhi and Uttarakhand.