Delhi High Court Gets 7 New Judges, Strength Rises To 50
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Judicial infrastructure and the Collegium system: a relevant GS2 topic on the independence of the judiciary.
Why in news
The Delhi High Court increased its judicial strength to 50 judges following the appointment of seven new judges by the Central Government.
Background
Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya administered the oath to seven new judges on Monday. The appointments include two permanent judges (Nivedita Anil Sharma, Nisha Sahay Saxena) and five additional judges.
Facts for Prelims
- FactDelhi High Court total strength increased to 50 judges
- PostChief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya administered the oath
- BodyAppointments were made following a Supreme Court collegium recommendation
- FactCentral government notified the appointments on September 19
Prelims practice question
What is the total judicial strength of the Delhi High Court following the latest appointments?
- (a)45
- (b)60
- (c)50
- (d)55
Show answer
Answer: (c) 50 — The Delhi High Court increased its judicial strength to 50 judges following the appointment of seven new judges.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of judicial strength and the collegium system in ensuring the effective delivery of justice in High Courts.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional bottleneck: Increasing judge strength toaddress pendency and ensure timely disposal of cases
- Collegium dynamics: Balancing judicial independence with executive oversight in the appointment process
Keywords: Judicial Independence · Collegium System · Pendency · Judicial Infrastructure · Executive Oversight
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