Thiruvananthapuram: Five additional judges of the Kerala High Court were officially sworn in as permanent judges. The oath of office was administered by Chief Justice Soumen Sen at a ceremony held at the Kerala High Court in Kochi. The appointments follow approval by the Supreme Court Collegium, strengthening the court’s permanent judicial strength.
Kerala High Court Judges Appointment: Five Judges Take Oath As Permanent Judges
The Kerala High Court formally elevated five Additional Judges to the position of Permanent Judges. The oath ceremony was conducted by Chief Justice Soumen Sen on October 5, 2026. The appointments mark a significant step in addressing judicial requirements and ensuring continuity in the functioning of the High Court.
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Names Of The Newly Appointed Permanent Judges
The five judges who took oath as Permanent Judges are:
- Justice P. Krishna Kumar
- Justice K. V. Jayakumar
- Justice Muralee Krishna S.
- Justice Jobin Sebastian
- Justice P. V. Balakrishnan
These judges had earlier served as Additional Judges before their elevation to permanent positions.
Supreme Court Collegium Approved The Kerala High Court Judges Appointment
The appointments were made after the Supreme Court Collegium considered and approved the proposal for their permanent appointment.
According to reports, the Collegium cleared the proposal during its meeting held on September 23, 2026. The recommendation was part of the ongoing process of filling vacancies and strengthening the higher judiciary.
Kerala High Court And Its Judicial Strength
The Kerala High Court, headquartered in Kochi, serves the State of Kerala and the Union Territory of Lakshadweep.
The court has a sanctioned strength of 35 Permanent Judges, including the Chief Justice, along with 12 Additional Judges. The latest appointments are expected to further strengthen the institution’s capacity to handle judicial work.
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Five Additional Judges were sworn in as Permanent Judges of the Kerala High Court on October 5, 2026.
Chief Justice Soumen Sen administered the oath of office to the five newly appointed Permanent Judges of the Kerala High Court.
Permanent appointments help reduce vacancies, improve judicial efficiency, strengthen case management, and ensure continuity in the administration of justice.
