Overview

• The Supreme Court Collegium, led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, approved the elevation of Sanjay Parihar and Shahzad Azeem as Judges of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh on April 16, 2025.
• This recommendation was based on inputs from the Chief Justice of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court and his two senior-most colleagues.
• Sanjay Parihar has a distinguished judicial career, including serving as the Special Judge for Anti-Corruption (CBI Cases) in Jammu.
• Shahzad Azeem has contributed to judicial reforms through roles such as Director of the J&K Judicial Academy and Registrar General of the High Court.
• The decision reflects continued efforts to ensure a transparent, merit-based judicial appointment process through adherence to formal protocols.