Overview
- Seven judges were sworn in at Rajasthan High Court’s Jodhpur bench on July 23, raising its roster to 43 against a sanctioned strength of 50.
- Three district and sessions judges took oath at Delhi High Court on July 24, bringing its bench to 43 of 60 sanctioned seats.
- All ten appointments stem from Supreme Court Collegium recommendations under Chief Justice B.R. Gavai’s oversight.
- Rajasthan’s new intake included six advocates and one serving judicial officer, while Delhi’s appointees were elevated from principal district and sessions judge roles.
- Vacancy rates in both high courts have fallen to their lowest levels this year, yet substantial case backlogs persist.