Overview
- The Centre’s notification names Ajit Bhagwanrao Kadethankar, Sushil Manohar Ghodeswar and Aarti Arun Sathe as Additional Judges of the Bombay High Court.
- The appointments were formalized under Article 224 for two-year terms and await assumption of office through oath-taking.
- Sathe’s elevation has drawn objections from state opposition leaders over her former role as Maharashtra BJP spokesperson, with the party countering that she resigned in January 2024.
- Even after the additions, the court will operate with 69 judges, leaving 25 vacancies unfilled.
- These notifications follow July 28 recommendations by the Supreme Court collegium and reflect efforts under the Memorandum of Procedure to reduce high-court vacancies.