The President of India, in consultation with the Chief Justice, appointed five advocates as additional judges of the Bombay High Court. They took their oaths on October 24. With the appointments, the court’s strength increased to 69 judges. Their confirmation as permanent judges will be reviewed after two years.
The Supreme Court Collegium recommended appointing nine advocates as judges of the Bombay High Court and Justice Narendar G as Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court. The recommendations followed evaluations of candidates’ merits, addressing current judicial vacancies, and ensuring representation from the Karnataka High Court among Chief Justices.