Jodhpur, July 23 — In a significant boost to Rajasthan’s judicial infrastructure, seven newly appointed judges took oath on Wednesday at the Rajasthan High Court’s principal bench in Jodhpur. The oath was administered by Chief Justice K.R. Shriram in a formal ceremony held at the court premises. With these appointments, the total number of sitting judges in the Rajasthan High Court has now increased to 43 out of the sanctioned strength of 50.
Breakdown of Appointments: Advocate and Judicial Officer Quota
Among the seven new appointees, six judges have been selected from the advocate quota, while one has been promoted from the judicial officer cadre. Those appointed from the advocate quota include:
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Justice Sandeep Taneja
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Justice Baljinder Singh Sandhu
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Justice Bipin Gupta
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Justice Sanjeet Purohit
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Justice Ravi Chirania
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Justice Anuroop Singhi
From the judicial officer cadre, Justice Sangeeta Sharma has been appointed. She was previously serving as the District and Sessions Judge in Ajmer.
The Ministry of Law and Justice had earlier issued the official notification confirming these appointments. Notably, Justice Sandeep Taneja has been appointed as a permanent judge, while the remaining six have been appointed as additional judges.
Profiles of the Newly Appointed Judges
Justice Sandeep Taneja, who has been serving as Additional Advocate General for the Rajasthan government, regularly represented the state in the Jaipur bench of the High Court. Advocates Bipin Gupta, Ravi Chirania, and Anuroop Singhi are also known for their legal practice at the Jaipur bench.
Meanwhile, Baljinder Singh Sandhu and Sanjeet Purohit are well-established practitioners at the Jodhpur principal seat of the Rajasthan High Court. Justice Sangeeta Sharma brings extensive judicial experience from her tenure in Ajmer and is expected to contribute significantly in her new role at the High Court.
Rajasthan High Court Strength Reaches 43 Judges
With the addition of these seven judges, the Rajasthan High Court now has 43 sitting judges, close to its sanctioned strength of 50. This development is expected to bring greater efficiency in judicial proceedings and help reduce the huge backlog of cases pending before the court.
As of now, approximately 6.6 lakh cases are pending in the Rajasthan High Court, and the fresh appointments are seen as a crucial step towards accelerating case disposal and enhancing access to justice.
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