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Centre appoints three new judges to Chhattisgarh High Court
✍️ Live Law
🗓 08 Sep 2026, 11:19 PM
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The Union Government has officially notified the appointment of three judicial officers as judges of the Chhattisgarh High Court, as reported by Live Law.
The Ministry of Law and Justice issued a notification confirming the elevation of three senior judicial officers to the bench of the Chhattisgarh High Court. The appointments were made under constitutional provisions and follow the collegium’s recommendation.
The newly appointed judges, who have served in various capacities within the judiciary, will assume office after taking oath administered by the Chief Justice of the Chhattisgarh High Court. The brief notice mentioned only the number of appointments, without disclosing the names.
The move is part of the central government's effort to fill vacancies and strengthen the judicial infrastructure in the state, aiming for faster case disposal. Legal experts note that such appointments are essential for maintaining the high court’s efficiency.
Based in Raipur, the High Court has been grappling with a significant backlog, and the addition of three judges is expected to provide some relief.
The newly appointed judges, who have served in various capacities within the judiciary, will assume office after taking oath administered by the Chief Justice of the Chhattisgarh High Court. The brief notice mentioned only the number of appointments, without disclosing the names.
The move is part of the central government's effort to fill vacancies and strengthen the judicial infrastructure in the state, aiming for faster case disposal. Legal experts note that such appointments are essential for maintaining the high court’s efficiency.
Based in Raipur, the High Court has been grappling with a significant backlog, and the addition of three judges is expected to provide some relief.