The Central Government on Thursday (November 5) notified the appointment the appointment of Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) Judicial Member Ajay Sharma's appointment as an additional judge of the Bombay High Court.

Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal took to X to notify the appointment which states:

"In exercise of the power conferred by the Constitution of India, the President of India, after consultation with Chief Justice of India, is pleased to appoint Shri Ajay Sharma, Advocate as an Additional Judge of the Bombay High Court for a period of two years with effect from the date he assumes charge of his office".

The Supreme Court Collegium had last month recommended the appointment of Ajay Sharma and advocate Vaibhav Anant Sugdare as Judges of the Bombay High Court.