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Three New Judges Also Charge in Madhya Pradesh High Court
Why In News?
On November 1, 2023, three new judges Justice Rajmohan Singh, Justice Rajendra Kumar IV and Justice Dupalla Venkata Ramana took charge in the Madhya Pradesh High Court. Chief Justice Ravi Malimath administered the oath to all three.
Key Points:
- Justice Rajmohan Singh, Justice Rajendra Kumar IV and Justice Dupalla Venkat Ramana have been transferred from Punjab-Haryana, Allahabad and Andhra Pradesh High Courts respectively.
- It is noteworthy that after the permission of the President, the Central Law and Justice Department had recently issued notification for the transfer of the three judges.
- Only 31 judges were working in Madhya Pradesh High Court against the total sanctioned posts of 53. But after the arrival of three new judges, this number increased to 34. Even after this 19 posts remain vacant.
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