Y.P. Bourney Appointed Judge of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court

Y.P. Bourney has been officially appointed to the bench of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, according to a report by the Daily Excelsior. The appointment adds a new member to the high court that serves the union territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. No further details about the date of assumption of office or the appointing authority were disclosed in the announcement. The high court, located in Srinagar and Leh, will incorporate Bourney into its roster of judges to handle pending and future cases. This development was reported without additional commentary or background information.

The Daily Excelsior’s brief notice confirms the appointment but does not elaborate on Bourney’s prior judicial experience or the selection process. The high court’s composition now reflects the latest governmental decision regarding its judiciary.

Stakeholders and legal practitioners are expected to note the change as the court continues its regular functioning across the two union territories.