Centre Notifies Appointment Of Three Additional Judges As Permanent Judges Of J&K And Ladakh High Court

Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal took to Twitter to announce the appointments, stating:

“In exercise of the power conferred by the Constitution of India, the President of India, after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, is pleased to appoint the following Judges in the Supreme Court of India and Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court: Justice Joymalya Bagchi to the Supreme Court, and Justices Wasim Sadiq Nargal, Rajesh Sekhri, and Mohammad Yousuf Wani as Permanent Judges of the J&K and Ladakh High Court.”

Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal holds the distinction of being the first Muslim judge from the Jammu region to serve in the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. His appointment as an Additional Judge was notified on June 1, 2022, following recommendations by the High Court Collegium in August 2017 and the Supreme Court Collegium in April 2018. Prior to his elevation, Justice Nargal had a distinguished career as a senior advocate, known for his expertise and commitment to justice.

Justice Rajesh Sekhri was sworn in as an Additional Judge of the High Court on July 29, 2024. Before his elevation, he served with distinction in various judicial capacities, demonstrating profound legal acumen and dedication to the rule of law.

Similarly, Justice Mohammad Yousuf Wani began his legal career in 1990 and was appointed as Munsiff in December 1997. He was promoted to Sub Judge in 2000 and to District & Sessions Judge in 2008. Throughout his tenure, Justice Wani has held various significant positions, including Member (Judicial) of the J&K Special Tribunal in Srinagar. His elevation to Additional Judge of the High Court was notified on March 21, 2024.