New Faces at Delhi High Court: A Judicial Milestone

The Supreme Court collegium approved the appointment of judicial officers Renu Bhatnagar and Rajneesh Kumar Gupta as judges of the Delhi High Court. The collegium, led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, aims to address the gap in the court's roster, currently holding 38 judges against the sanctioned 60.

The Supreme Court collegium has taken a significant step by approving the appointment of two judicial officers to the Delhi High Court. This decision aims to strengthen the court's judicial capacity.

Chaired by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, the collegium made the appointments official during its meeting on February 5, 2025. Renu Bhatnagar and Rajneesh Kumar Gupta are set to join the court's roster.

The Delhi High Court presently has 38 judges, falling short of its authorized strength of 60. With these new appointments, the court moves closer to reaching its full capacity.