The Central government has given its approval for the appointment of eleven additional judges of the Punjab and Haryana High Court as permanent judges. This significant decision was announced by Union Minister of State for Law and Justice, Arjun Ram Meghwal, through his Twitter account.
The Appointed Judges
The following eleven additional judges have been elevated to the position of permanent judges:
- Justice Nidhi Gupta
- Justice Sanjay Vashisth
- Justice Tribhuvan Dahiya
- Justice Namit Kumar
- Justice Harkesh Manuja
- Justice Aman Chaudhary
- Justice Naresh Singh (also known as Naresh Singh Shekhawat)
- Justice Harsh Bunger
- Justice Jagmohan Bansal
- Justice Deepak Manchanda
- Justice Alok Jain (also known as Alok Kumar Jain)
Background
The Supreme Court Collegium had recommended the appointment of these eleven judges as permanent members of the High Court on September 14. All of them were initially appointed as additional judges on August 16 of the previous year.
Current Judicial Strength
As of September 1, the Punjab and Haryana High Court is operating with 58 judges, while its sanctioned strength is 85 judges. This move to confirm these additional judges as permanent members aims to strengthen the judiciary in the region and ensure effective administration of justice.
Conclusion
The decision to appoint eleven additional judges as permanent members of the Punjab and Haryana High Court reflects the government’s commitment to bolstering the judicial system. These appointments are expected to contribute to the efficient dispensation of justice in the region, addressing pending cases and promoting the rule of law.