Gurpreet Singh :- The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of 10 new judges to the Punjab and Haryana High Court, a move expected to improve the pace of judicial proceedings. The proposal has been sent to the Central Government for approval.
Key Names from Haryana Included
Among those recommended are Advocate General of Haryana, Pravinder Singh Chauhan, along with Rajesh Gaur and Mandeep Jeet Yadav. Their appointments will be finalised after receiving approval from the President, following which formal orders are expected to be issued.
Seven More Advocates Recommended
In addition, the Collegium has proposed the elevation of advocates Monica Chhibber Sharma, Harmeet Singh Deol, Pooja Chopra, Sunish Bindlish, Navdeep Singh, Divya Sharma and Ravinder Malik as judges of the High Court.
Profiles of Senior Advocates
Senior advocate Pravinder Singh Chauhan currently serves as the Advocate General of Haryana. Meanwhile, Navdeep Singh is known for his expertise in military law and has also served as an officer in the Territorial Army, apart from being an author.
Vacancies Remain a Concern
At present, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has 58 judges against a sanctioned strength of 85, leaving 27 positions vacant. The proposed appointments are expected to address this shortfall and strengthen the functioning of the court.
