Two additional judges join Karnataka HC

With the appointment of these two judges, the number of judges of the the Karnataka High Court touched 31, which is half of the total sanctioned strength of 62.

Published: 04th June 2018 12:09 PM  |   Last Updated: 04th June 2018 12:09 PM   |  A+A-

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By Express News Service

BENGALURU: Two additional judges on Monday joined the Bench of Karnataka High Court.

Mohammad Nawaz and HT Narendra Prasad were welcomed by the Karnataka State Bar Council at a function held at the court hall-1 of the high court.

Nawaz was earlier serving as the State Public Prosecutor and Prasad was appointed as the government advocate, before they were elevated as Additional Judges.

The Ministry of Justice issued a notification on June 1 appointing them as additional judges for two years from the date they assumed their office.

With the appointment of these two judges, the number of judges of the the Karnataka High Court touched 31, which is half of the total sanctioned strength of 62.

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