New Delhi: Nine judicial officers and advocates were appointed as high court judges on Wednesday.
The Department of Justice in the Law Ministry tweeted a list of the new appointees — seven judicial officers and two advocates — to five high courts.
In exercise of the power conferred under the Constitution of India, Hon’ble President of India, in consultation with Hon’ble Chief Justice of India, is pleased to appoint the following High Court Judges. @rashtrapatibhvn @KirenRijiju pic.twitter.com/whLfuzMCTM
— Department of Justice-India (@DoJ_India) October 6, 2021
Four judges were appointed to the Jharkhand High Court and two to the Patna High Court.
One judge each has been appointed to the high courts of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Kerala.
Also read: 15 high court judges transferred in major rejig, 4 from Allahabad HC
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