Delhi HC: three new judges take oath; 43 of 60 posts filled

Three new judges of the Delhi High Court were sworn in on Thursday, taking the working strength of the court to 43, against a sanctioned strength of 60.

Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya administered the oath of office to Justices Vinod Kumar, Shail Jain and Madhu Jain at a swearing-in ceremony held in the court premises. All three judicial officers, who have been elevated to the High Court judges, took the oath in Hindi.

The new judges, who joined the Delhi Judicial Service in 1992, were serving as principal district and sessions judges at various trial courts.

Justice Vinod Kumar was posted at Karkardooma court, Justice Madhu Jain at Tis Hazari court and Justice Shail Jain at Saket court.

The Supreme Court collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai, on July 1 recommended the names of Justices Shail Jain and Madhu Jain as judges of the Delhi High Court. A day later, the collegium also recommended Justice Kumar’s name. The Centre notified their appointment on July 22.