NE NEWS SERVICE
NEW DELHI, OCT 16
Seven advocates were appointed as judges of the Gujarat High Court, in a fresh set of appointments to the higher judiciary announced by the law ministry on Saturday.
The Department of Justice in the ministry issued a list of the newly appointed judges.
They are Mauna Manish Bhatt, Samir Jyotindraprasad Dave,. Hemant Maheschandra Prachchhak, Sandeep Navratlal Bhatt, Aniruddha Pradyumna Mayee, Niral Rashmikant Mehta. and Nisha Mahendrabhai Thakore.
Their names were recommended by the Supreme Court collegium on September 29. The Gujarat High Court at present has 27 vacancies out of a sanctioned strength of 52 judges.
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 Advocates as Judges of the Gujarat High Court. @rashtrapatibhvn @KirenRijiju
@spsinghbaghelpr pic.twitter.com/BHAzuUYrG5— Ministry of Law and Justice (@MLJ_GoI) October 16, 2021
On October 14, seven judges, including four advocates, were appointed to three high courts.
Of these, while four judges were appointed to the Patna High Court, two were appointed to the Bombay High Court. One judge was appointed to the Allahabad High Court.
A total of 14 new judges were on Wednesday appointed to three high courts, a day after a record 17 appointments across three other high courts.
On October 11, three advocates and two judicial officers were elevated as judges of the Rajasthan High Court.