The Central Government, on May 26, officially notified the appointment of seven advocates, including one woman, as judges of different High Courts across the country.

Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal shared this announcement on social media platform 'X'. His post stated:

"In exercise of the power conferred by the Constitution of India, the President of India, after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, is pleased to appoint the following Advocates as High Court Judges..."

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According to the notification:

• Deepak Khot, Amit Seth, and Pavan Kumar Dwivedi have been appointed as judges of the Madhya Pradesh High Court.
• Rohit Kapoor has been appointed as an additional judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
• Subhash Upadhyay has been appointed as an additional judge of the Uttarakhand High Court.
• Smt Shamima Jahan has been appointed as an additional judge of the Guahati High Court.
• Sachin Shivajirao Deshmukh has been appointed as an additional judge of the Bombay High Court.

These appointments were made by the President of India after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, following the constitutional process.

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The notification highlights the government's ongoing efforts to strengthen the judiciary by filling vacant positions in various High Courts. These appointments are aimed at ensuring the effective functioning of the judicial system across the country.

The inclusion of Smt Shamima Jahan among the appointees also reflects the government’s focus on promoting gender diversity in the higher judiciary.

"These new appointments will enhance the capacity of the High Courts and contribute to the timely delivery of justice," said a statement from the Law Ministry.

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The process of appointing High Court judges involves a thorough review and consultation between the government and the Chief Justice of India, ensuring that qualified and capable advocates are chosen for these critical roles.

These appointments come at a time when several High Courts are facing a shortage of judges, impacting the speed at which cases are heard and resolved.

With these new appointments, the Central Government aims to address this issue and strengthen the justice delivery system in the country.