Delhi High Court judge strength rises to 50 with new appointment
The sanctioned strength of the high court is 60 which includes 45 permanent and 15 additional judges.
The Delhi High Court recently appointed Justice Gurvinder Pal Singh as a new judge, bringing the total number of judges to 50. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the court premises on October 7, 2026, with Acting Chief Justice Nitin Wasudeo Sambre administering the oath of office. The sanctioned strength of the high court is 60, consisting of 45 permanent judges and 15 additional judges.
Justice Singh, a judicial officer of the Delhi district judiciary, was elevated to the High Court as an additional judge and took the oath in Hindi. The appointment was notified by the Centre on October 5. Seven judges took the oath on September 10, following the Supreme Court Collegium's recommendation of eight judicial officers for elevation.
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