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.

Background and Appointment Details

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.”

Oath Ceremony

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.

Summary of the news

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
Piyush Shukla

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