New Judges Appointed in Rajasthan High Court
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| News Event | Four new judges appointed in the Rajasthan High Court, increasing the total number of judges to 38. |
| Oath Administration | Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava administered the oath to the new judges. |
| New Judges | Anand Sharma (Jaipur), Sunil Beniwal, Mukesh Rajpurohit, and Sandeep Shah (Jodhpur). |
| Appointment Process | Governed by Article 217 of the Constitution, involving the President, CJI, and Governor. |
| Consultation Process | Collegium system includes CJI and two senior-most judges; recommendations sent to Chief Minister, Union Law Minister, and Governor. |
| Rajasthan High Court | Established on 29 August 1949 under the Rajasthan High Court Ordinance, 1949; headquartered in Jodhpur since 1956. |
| Sanctioned Strength | 50 judges; currently 38 serving judges. |
| Historical Background | Initially headquartered in Jaipur, shifted to Jodhpur after complete integration of Rajasthan in 1956. |
| First Chief Justice | Kamla Kant Varma was the first Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court. |