Appointment of Shri Ashish Naithani as Judge of Uttarakhand High Court
On January 6, 2025, the Central Government appointed Shri Ashish Naithani, a distinguished judicial officer, as a judge of the Uttarakhand High Court. This appointment addresses the current shortfall in the court’s sanctioned strength of 11 judges, as it has been functioning with only 6 judges, leaving 5 vacancies.
The President of India has assented to the appointment of Justice Ashish Naithani as a Permanent Judge of the Uttarakhand High Court. The notification issued by the Law Ministry states that, “In exercise of the power conferred by clause (1) of Article 224 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint Sri Ashish Naithani, to be Judge of the Uttarakhand High Court, with effect from the date he assumes charge of his office.”
The oath ceremony for Shri Ashish Naithani as a judge of the Uttarakhand High Court was held on January 9, 2025, at 10:15 A.M. in Nainital. The event was attended by various dignitaries and members of the legal community.
| Why in News | Key Points |
|---|---|
| Appointment of Shri Ashish Naithani as a Judge of Uttarakhand High Court | – Shri Ashish Naithani appointed as permanent judge of Uttarakhand High Court. |
| – President of India approved the appointment on January 6, 2025. | |
| – Oath ceremony took place on January 9, 2025, in Nainital at 10:15 A.M. | |
| – Addressed one of the five vacancies in the court, which had been functioning with only six judges. | |
| State | Uttarakhand |
| Position | Permanent Judge, Uttarakhand High Court |
| Date of Appointment | January 6, 2025 |
| Date of Oath Ceremony | January 9, 2025 |
| Capital of Uttarakhand | Dehradun |
| Current Chief Minister of Uttarakhand | Pushkar Singh Dhami |
| Official Body | Law Ministry, Government of India |
| Uttarakhand High Court Location | Nainital |
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