In a significant move, the Ministry of Law and Justice issued a notification on Wednesday confirming the appointment of six additional Judges of the Bombay High Court as permanent Judges.
The appointments, made under Article 217(1) of the Constitution, follow the customary consultation with constitutional authorities.
The names include:
- Justice Sanjay Anandrao Deshmukh
- Justice Vrushali Vijay Joshi
- Justice Abhay Jainarayanji Mantri
- Justice Shyam Chhaganlal Chandak
- Justice Neeraj Pradeep Dhote
- Justice Somasekhar Sundaresan
While the document itself is a formal notification, sources in the legal fraternity welcomed the move.
The bench observed,
"Continuity in the judiciary ensures both efficiency and consistency in justice delivery," said one senior lawyer outside court.
The notification, dated September 10, 2025, makes it clear that the Judges will take charge of their respective offices as permanent Judges once they assume their posts.
