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Centre increases J-K and Ladakh High Court’s sanctioned strength from 17 to 25 judges

The strength will now include 19 permanent judges and 6 additional judges
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According to the November 5 letter, 66 per cent of the high court judges’ posts will be filled up from members of the Bar while 33 per cent will be drawn from judicial service. File photo
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“The Judge strength of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has been reviewed and in consultation with the Chief Justice of India, it has been decided to increase the Judge Strength of the High Court from 17 to 25 Judges, with 19 Permanent Judges and 6 Additional Judges,” Union Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun Meghwal wrote in a letter to Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court Chief Justice Tashi Rabstan.

According to the November 5 letter, 66 per cent of the high court judges’ posts will be filled up from members of the Bar while 33 per cent will be drawn from judicial service.

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