Chandigarh: The Punjab And Haryana The high court is set to get five more judges, with the central government clearing the names of five lawyers, JS Bedi, Pankaj Jain, Vikas Suri, among others. Vinod Sharma Bharadwaj and Sandeep Moudgil For promotion as Judge of HC. Sources confirmed that the orders for his appointment are expected to be issued by the end of this week.
After the official notification regarding their appointment, the total number of judges in the High Court will reach 50.
Earlier on September 1, the SC collegium had recommended the names of four other HC lawyers, including senior advocates JS Bedi, Pankaj Jain, Vikas Suri and Vinod Sharma Bhardwaj, for promotion as HC judges.
The name of advocate Sandeep Moudgil for promotion as HC judge was cleared by the Center on September 29. Presently their names are pending before the central government for final decision.
However, the source clarified that the Center has approved their names and formal orders regarding their appointment will be issued soon. Meanwhile, sources High Court Administration It also said that the oath ceremony of the new judges could be held on Friday or Monday.
Presently only 45 judges are functioning in the Punjab and Haryana High Court and the sanctioned strength of judges in the High Court is 85.
After the official notification regarding their appointment, the total number of judges in the High Court will reach 50.
Earlier on September 1, the SC collegium had recommended the names of four other HC lawyers, including senior advocates JS Bedi, Pankaj Jain, Vikas Suri and Vinod Sharma Bhardwaj, for promotion as HC judges.
The name of advocate Sandeep Moudgil for promotion as HC judge was cleared by the Center on September 29. Presently their names are pending before the central government for final decision.
However, the source clarified that the Center has approved their names and formal orders regarding their appointment will be issued soon. Meanwhile, sources High Court Administration It also said that the oath ceremony of the new judges could be held on Friday or Monday.
Presently only 45 judges are functioning in the Punjab and Haryana High Court and the sanctioned strength of judges in the High Court is 85.
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