Four High Courts Get 14 New Judges
· India · The Hindu, Live Law
As many as 14 judges were appointed to four high courts across India on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Separate law ministry notifications confirmed the appointments, which include two judges and five additional judges for the Delhi High Court. One judge was appointed to the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, while three judges joined the Jharkhand High Court. Additionally, three additional judges were appointed to the Karnataka High Court. Judicial officers and advocates are appointed to high courts, with additional judges typically serving a two-year term before elevation as permanent judges.
Why it matters
These judicial appointments help address mounting case pendency and fill critical vacancies across four high courts in India.
Read the original report — The Hindu
Join us on Telegram
Breaking news the moment it lands. At 10,000 members we ship the Android app.