Centre clears appointment of 3 judges in Andhra Pradesh HC

New Delhi, Feb 14 (PTI) The Centre has approved the appointment of three additional judges as permanent judges of the Andhra Pradesh High Court, according to a Law Ministry notification.

The President has approved the proposal for appointment of the three additional judges — M Ganga Rao, J Uma Devi and T Rajani — as permanent judges of the Andhra Pradesh High Court, the notification said.

The Supreme Court collegium had recommended their names for elevation as permanent judges on December 13, 2022.

With this, the number of permanent judges in the Andhra Pradesh High Court will increase to 26 as against the sanctioned strength of 37.