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Centre approves seven judicial officers for Delhi High Court

By Drooid · Sep 21, 2026, 4:05 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

The Centre notified the appointment of seven judicial officers as judges and additional judges of the Delhi High Court.
Supreme Court Collegium, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, recommended eight officers on September 10, 2026.
Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said the Centre approved seven names and withheld Gurvinder Pal Singh’s appointment.
The court’s strength rose from 44 to 51 judges, still short of its sanctioned 60.

History

Historical Context

India’s collegium system survived a 2015 challenge when a five-judge Supreme Court bench on 16 October 2015 struck down the six-member National Judicial Appointments Commission and the 99th constitutional amendment as violating judicial independence. The ruling, later referenced by Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, underpins today’s Delhi High Court expansion in the capital to handle rising caseloads.

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Story summary

The Centre notified the appointment of seven judicial officers as judges and additional judges of the Delhi High Court.
Supreme Court Collegium, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, recommended eight officers on September 10, 2026.
Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said the Centre approved seven names and withheld Gurvinder Pal Singh’s appointment.
The court’s strength rose from 44 to 51 judges, still short of its sanctioned 60.

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