Three New Judges Sworn In at Delhi High Court, Strength Rises to 43

The Delhi High Court on Thursday, July 24, held a swearing-in ceremony for three judicial officers elevated as High Court judges.

The new judicial appointees:

-Mr. Vinod Kumar

-Ms. Shail Jain

-Ms. Madhu Jain.

Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya administered the oath of office to the three judicial officers.

Their appointments were notified by the Central Government on July 22, 2025.

Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal had announced the appointments on social media earlier that day. The Supreme Court Collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) B. R. Gavai, had approved the appointment of three judicial officers as judges of the Delhi High Court.

Judge Vinod Kumar was serving as Principal District & Sessions Judge (East), Karkardooma Courts.

Judge Shail Jain held charge as Principal District & Sessions Judge (South), Saket Courts.

Judge Madhu Jain was posted as Principal District & Sessions Judge (West), Tis Hazari Courts.

With these appointments, the working strength of the High Court has now increased to 43 judges, against a sanctioned strength of 60.

On Monday, six new judges of the Delhi High Court were administered the oath of office, taking the court's working strength to 40.

The oath was administered by Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya to six judges who have been transferred from various High Courts across the country.

On July 14, the Central Government had notified the transfer of these six judges, following recommendations made by the Supreme Court Collegium.