New Delhi: In a major move to bolster the Indian judiciary, the Central Government on Friday notified the appointments and extensions of sixteen judges across five High Courts, following recommendations from the Supreme Court Collegium. The appointments, made by the President of India under Articles 217(1) and 224(1) of the Constitution, include promotions of Additional Judges to permanent status and the elevation of a judicial officer to the Delhi High Court bench.
Andhra Pradesh High Court: 4 Additional Judges Made Permanent
In a significant step for the Andhra Pradesh judiciary, four Additional Judges have been elevated as permanent Judges. The appointments are effective immediately and come under Article 217(1) of the Constitution.
The newly confirmed permanent Judges are:
- Justice Harinath Nunepally
- Justice Kiranmayee Mandava (also known as Kiranmayee Kanaparthy)
- Justice Sumathi Jagadam
- Justice Nyapathy Vijay
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Calcutta High Court: 2 Made Permanent, 7 Receive Extensions
The Calcutta High Court has seen a dual notification — two Additional Judges were elevated as permanent, while seven others were granted one-year term extensions starting August 31, 2025.
Appointed as Permanent Judges:
- Justice Partha Sarathi Sen
- Justice Apurba Sinha Ray
- Granted Extensions as Additional Judges:
- Justice Biswaroop Chowdhury
- Justice Prasenjit Biswas
- Justice Uday Kumar
- Justice Ajay Kumar Gupta
- Justice Supratim Bhattacharya
- Justice Partha Sarathi Chatterjee
- Justice Md. Shabbar Rashidi
Delhi High Court: Judicial Officer Vimal Kumar Yadav Elevated
In Delhi, Judicial Officer Vimal Kumar Yadav has been elevated to the bench of the Delhi High Court. His appointment is seen as part of an effort to strengthen judicial leadership in the national capital and address rising pendency.
Chhattisgarh High Court: Additional Judge Made Permanent
In the Chhattisgarh High Court, Justice Ravindra Kumar Agrawal, who had been serving as an Additional Judge, has now been appointed as a permanent Judge of the same court.
Karnataka High Court: Justice Gurusiddaiah Basavaraja Confirmed as Permanent
Justice Gurusiddaiah Basavaraja, an Additional Judge of the Karnataka High Court, has been made permanent, thereby reinforcing the bench’s capacity to deal with a growing number of cases.
Strengthening the Judiciary Across the States
These appointments come at a time when several High Courts across India are functioning with vacancies exceeding 25%, affecting case disposal rates. The move is expected to ease judicial workload, enhance decision-making efficiency, and strengthen the overall justice delivery system.
The Department of Justice has officially released the notifications, and all appointments have been made in accordance with the Constitutional provisions and recommendations from the Supreme Court Collegium.
