Bihar
Two Judges Appointed to Patna High Court
- 06 Jan 2026
- 1 min read
Why in News?
Ritesh Kumar and Praveen Kumar have been appointed as judges of the Patna High Court by President Droupadi Murmu after approval from the Union Ministry of Law and Justice.
Key Points
- Appointing Authority: The President of India appoints High Court judges in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the Governor of the state.
- Appointment Notification: The Ministry of Law and Justice, following the recommendations of the Supreme Court Collegium, issued the appointments under Article 217 of the Constitution.
- Judge Strength Increase: With their appointments the total number of judges in the Patna High Court is set to increase to 36.
- Significance: Increasing judicial strength at the Patna High Court aims to reduce case backlog and improve judicial efficiency.
Patna High Court
- Established: 3 February 1916
- Legal Basis: Affiliated under the Government of India Act 1915.
- First Chief Justice: Hon’ble Justice Sir Edward Maynard Des Champs.
- Current Chief Justice of the Patna High Court: Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo
