The number of judges of the Delhi High Court has increased to 50 with the new appointment

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The Delhi High Court got a new judge on Wednesday (October 7, 2026) with Justice Gurvinder Pal Singh sworn in.

Acting Chief Justice Nitin Wasudeo Sambre administered the oath of office to Justice Singh, bringing the number of judges of the Delhi High Court to 50.

The number of approved High Courts is 60, which includes 45 permanent and 15 additional judges.

The swearing-in ceremony took place in the premises of the High Court.

Justice Singh, who was a judicial officer of the District Judiciary of Delhi and was elevated to the Supreme Court as an additional judge, administered the oath in Hindi.

On October 5, the Center announced the appointment of a judicial officer as a judge of the High Court.

In September, a total of seven judges took the oath of office of the Delhi High Court.

On September 10, the Supreme Court Collegium recommended eight judicial officers for elevation to the Delhi High Court.

While seven were promoted, Gurvinder Pal Singh did not find his name in this list.

Published – 07 Oct 2026 16:27 IST