New Delhi: President Draupadi Murmur has appointed seven additional judges of the Bombay High Court and three additional judges of the Delhi High Court as permanent judges. This decision, announced on Friday, also includes the extension of the terms of two additional judges of the Bombay High Court by one year through reappointment.
Bombay High Court Appointments
The following seven additional judges of the Bombay High Court have been made permanent judges:
- Yanshivraj Gopichand Khobragade
- Mahendra Wadhumal Chandwani
- Abhay Sopanrao Waghwase
- Ravindra Madhusudan Joshi
- Santosh Govindrao Chapalgaonkar
- Milind Manohar Sathaye
- Dr. Neela Kedar Gokhale
In addition, the terms of two additional judges, Sanjay Anandrao Deshmukh and Justice Vrushali Vijay Joshi, have been extended. They have been reappointed as additional judges for a fresh term of one year, effective from October 7, 2024.
Delhi High Court Appointments
The following three additional judges of the Delhi High Court have been made permanent judges:
- Girish Kathpalia
- Manoj Jain
- Dharmesh Sharma
Official Statement
The Union Ministry of Law and Justice issued a press release confirming these appointments and reappointments. The extension and permanence of these judges are expected to enhance the judicial capacity and efficiency of the Bombay and Delhi High Courts.
Conclusion
The appointments and extensions reflect the government’s commitment to maintaining the efficiency and effectiveness of the judicial system. By making these additional judges permanent and extending the terms of others, the high courts are better equipped to handle their caseloads and continue delivering justice promptly.
