Karnataka High Court Gets Three Additional Judges

The President of India has appointed three judicial officers as Additional Judges of the Karnataka High Court in exercise of the powers conferred under the Constitution of India, after consultation with the Chief Justice of India.

Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal announced the appointments through a social media post.

The following judicial officers have been elevated as Additional Judges of the Karnataka High Court:

Smt. Rajeshwari Narayana Hegde

Smt. Kedambadi Ganesh Shanthi

Shri Brungesh Mahadevappa

The Supreme Court Collegium had recommended their appointments on April 14. With these appointments, the working strength of the Karnataka High Court rises to 44 against a sanctioned strength of 47.