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Nine Additional Judges Appointed to Punjab & Haryana High Court, Oath Today
✍️ The Tribune
🗓 21 Aug 2026, 02:03 AM
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The Punjab and Haryana High Court will induct nine newly appointed additional judges today, expanding its bench.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court announced the appointment of nine additional judges to address the growing backlog of cases. The newly appointed judges are scheduled to take their oath of office later today, marking the formal start of their duties.
The appointments were recommended by the collegium and approved by the President, reflecting the judiciary's effort to strengthen its capacity in the region. With the addition of these judges, the high court's total strength will increase, enabling faster disposal of pending matters.
Lawyers and court officials gathered at the high court premises to witness the oath‑taking ceremony, which is expected to be a low‑key event due to ongoing pandemic protocols. The new judges will be assigned to various benches across the court's jurisdiction, which covers both Punjab and Haryana.
Legal experts anticipate that the expanded bench will help reduce delays in civil and criminal proceedings, improving access to justice for citizens of the two states.
The appointments were recommended by the collegium and approved by the President, reflecting the judiciary's effort to strengthen its capacity in the region. With the addition of these judges, the high court's total strength will increase, enabling faster disposal of pending matters.
Lawyers and court officials gathered at the high court premises to witness the oath‑taking ceremony, which is expected to be a low‑key event due to ongoing pandemic protocols. The new judges will be assigned to various benches across the court's jurisdiction, which covers both Punjab and Haryana.
Legal experts anticipate that the expanded bench will help reduce delays in civil and criminal proceedings, improving access to justice for citizens of the two states.