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President appoints Chirag Bhanu Singh as Himachal HC judge; Bhupesh Sharma, Yogesh Jaswal as additional judges
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🗓 01 Sep 2026, 01:02 AM
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The President has named Chirag Bhanu Singh as a permanent judge of the Himachal Pradesh High Court and appointed Bhupesh Sharma and Yogesh Jaswal as additional judges, per the latest official notification.
New Delhi — In a formal order issued today, the President of India appointed Chirag Bhanu Singh as a permanent judge of the Himachal Pradesh High Court. The same notification also named Bhupesh Sharma and Yogesh Jaswal as additional judges of the same court.
The appointments were made under the constitutional provisions governing the selection of High Court judges, following recommendations from the collegium and the Ministry of Law and Justice. The three appointees are expected to assume office after taking the oath prescribed by law.
These elevations come as part of the regular judicial strengthening process, aimed at addressing pending cases and enhancing the bench strength of the Himachal Pradesh High Court.
The High Court will issue a formal list of dates for the oath‑taking ceremony, after which the new judges will begin hearing matters across the state.
The move has been welcomed by the legal fraternity, which sees the additions as a step toward reducing case backlogs and improving judicial efficiency in the region.
The appointments were made under the constitutional provisions governing the selection of High Court judges, following recommendations from the collegium and the Ministry of Law and Justice. The three appointees are expected to assume office after taking the oath prescribed by law.
These elevations come as part of the regular judicial strengthening process, aimed at addressing pending cases and enhancing the bench strength of the Himachal Pradesh High Court.
The High Court will issue a formal list of dates for the oath‑taking ceremony, after which the new judges will begin hearing matters across the state.
The move has been welcomed by the legal fraternity, which sees the additions as a step toward reducing case backlogs and improving judicial efficiency in the region.