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Politics
Four Senior Advocates Approved as Odisha High Court Judges by Collegium
✍️ Amar Ujala
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 09:44 AM
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The collegium has cleared four senior advocates for elevation to the Odisha High Court, pending presidential approval.
The collegium of senior judges has given its nod to the appointment of four senior advocates as judges of the Odisha High Court, according to official sources.
The recommendation follows the standard procedure where the collegium forwards the names to the Ministry of Law and Justice, after which the President of India issues the formal warrant.
The four advocates, who have practiced in the state’s courts for several years, are expected to assume office after the requisite background checks and oath‑taking ceremony.
These appointments aim to fill existing vacancies and strengthen the bench ahead of the upcoming docket of cases in the state.
The legal fraternity in Odisha has welcomed the move, viewing the inclusion of experienced practitioners as a step toward enhancing judicial efficiency.
The recommendation follows the standard procedure where the collegium forwards the names to the Ministry of Law and Justice, after which the President of India issues the formal warrant.
The four advocates, who have practiced in the state’s courts for several years, are expected to assume office after the requisite background checks and oath‑taking ceremony.
These appointments aim to fill existing vacancies and strengthen the bench ahead of the upcoming docket of cases in the state.
The legal fraternity in Odisha has welcomed the move, viewing the inclusion of experienced practitioners as a step toward enhancing judicial efficiency.