Government Approves Six Judges for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh High Courts
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Synopsis
On January 22, the Centre approved the addition of four judges to the Telangana High Court and two to the Andhra Pradesh High Court. The appointments were confirmed by the Union Ministry of Law and Justice, following recommendations from the Supreme Court Collegium.
Key Takeaways
- Centre appoints four judges in Telangana.
- Two judges appointed in Andhra Pradesh.
- Appointments effective from the date of assuming office.
- Recommendations from the Supreme Court Collegium.
- Judges serve for two years or until specified.
New Delhi, Jan 22 (NationPress) The Centre has authorized the appointment of four additional judges to the Telangana High Court and two additional judges for the Andhra Pradesh High Court on Wednesday.
According to a notification from the Union Ministry of Law and Justice, "In accordance with the powers granted by clause (1) of Article 224 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint (i) Smt. Tirumala Devi Eada Alias Thirupathamma K, as an Additional Judge of the Telangana High Court, effective from the date she takes charge until 01.06.2026 and (ii) Smt. Renuka Yam, (iii) Shri Narsing Rao Nandikonda, and (iv) Shri Madhusudhan Rao Bobbili Ramaiah, as Additional Judges of the Telangana High Court for a duration of two years, commencing from the date they assume their respective offices."
The Supreme Court Collegium, led by CJI Sanjiv Khanna, sanctioned the appointment of four judicial officers as judges of the Telangana High Court in its meeting on January 11, including Renuka Yara, Narsing Rao Nandikonda, Tirumala Devi Eada @ Thirupathamma K., and Madhusudhan Rao Bobbili Ramaiah.
Additionally, another notification from the Union Ministry of Law and Justice stated, "In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 224 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint S/Shri (i) Avadhanam Hari Haranadha Sarma and (ii) Dr. Yadavalli Lakshmana Rao, as Additional Judges of the Andhra Pradesh High Court, in that order of seniority, for a period of two years effective from the date they assume their respective offices."
In its session on January 11, the apex court Collegium approved the proposal for the appointment of judicial officers Avadhanam Hari Haranadha Sarma and Yadavalli Lakshmana Rao as judges of the Andhra Pradesh High Court.
