Centre Notifies Appointment Of Advocate As Judge Of Patna High Court

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24 Jan 2026 8:57 AM IST

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    The Central Government on Friday (January 23) notified the appointment of senior advocate Anshul Raj as a judge of Patna High Court.

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

    "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 Ansul @ Anshul Raj, Advocate as a Judge of the Patna High Court. I convey my best wishes to him".

    Notably, the Supreme Court Collegium had in February 2025, recommended the appointment of five advocates as a judges of the high court including advocate Raj, out of which four appointees have been sworn in as judges of the high court.

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