The Supreme Court welcomed three new judges – Justices NV Anjaria, Vijay Bishnoi and AS Chandurkar – on May 30, bringing the court back to its full sanctioned strength of 34.
Three New Supreme Court Judges Sworn In
News Desk, New Delhi, 31-May:In a significant development for India’s judiciary, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud administered the oath of office to three new Supreme Court judges on Thursday, 30 May. The newly sworn-in judges are Karnataka High Court Chief Justice NV Anjaria, Gauhati High Court Chief Justice Vijay Bishnoi, and Bombay High Court judge AS Chandurkar.
Their appointment fills all existing vacancies, temporarily restoring the Supreme Court’s working strength to 34 judges, including the CJI. However, a vacancy is expected to arise on 9 June following the superannuation of Justice Bela M Trivedi.
The appointment of the three judges was officially notified by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on 29 May via social media platform X, following a recommendation by the apex court collegium headed by CJI Chandrachud.
These appointments were made against vacancies created by the retirement of former Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, and Justices Abhay S Oka and Hrishikesh Roy.
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Know the New Supreme Court Judges
🟩 Justice NV Anjaria
Born on 23 March 1965 in Ahmedabad, Justice NV Anjaria hails from a family of legal professionals, with his father also having served in the judiciary.
- He became the Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court on 25 February 2024.
- Elevated as a judge of the Gujarat High Court in 2011 and became permanent in 2013.
- An alumnus of HL College of Commerce and Sir LA Shah Law College, Ahmedabad.
- Started practising in the Gujarat High Court in 1988, handling constitutional, civil, labour, and service matters.
🟩 Justice Vijay Bishnoi
Justice Vijay Bishnoi, born on 26 March 1964 in Jodhpur, began his legal career in 1989.
- Practised primarily at the Rajasthan High Court and Central Administrative Tribunal.
- Took oath as Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court on 5 February 2024.
- Appointed as an additional judge of the Rajasthan High Court in 2013, and became a permanent judge in 2015.
🟩 Justice AS Chandurkar
Justice AS Chandurkar, born on 7 April 1965, completed his early education in Pune and is an alumnus of Ness Wadia College and ILS Law College.
- Enrolled as an advocate in July 1988, initially practising in Mumbai.
- Moved to Nagpur in 1992 and worked in multiple courts.
- Elevated as an additional judge of the Bombay High Court on 21 June 2013.
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With the new appointments, the Supreme Court returns to its full capacity, although the upcoming retirement of Justice Trivedi will soon create another vacancy. The move is seen as crucial in managing the ever-increasing case backlog and ensuring smoother judicial functioning.
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