Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Delhi High Court Welcomes New Judge, Increasing Strength
A new judge, Justice Vimal Kumar Yadav, has joined the Delhi High Court.
He took an oath to start his new job.
The head judge, Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya, led the oath ceremony.
This makes the total number of judges in the court 44, though there's room for 60.
Justice Yadav used to work as a judge in the Delhi District courts before.
His appointment was officially announced by the government on August 8th.
He was recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium in July, seven months after his retirement.
Justice Vimal Kumar Yadav sworn in as Delhi High Court judge.
Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya administered the oath.
The Delhi High Court's judge count increases to 44.
The sanctioned strength of the court is 60 judges.
Justice Yadav was a retired judicial officer of the Delhi District judiciary.
- Who
- Justice Vimal Kumar Yadav and Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya.
- What
- Justice Vimal Kumar Yadav was sworn in as a judge.
- When
- The swearing-in occurred recently, with the appointment notified on August 8th.
- Where
- The Delhi High Court.
- Why
- To fill a position in the Delhi High Court.
- New Judge
- Justice Vimal Kumar Yadav
- Administered Oath
- Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya
- Court Strength
- 44 judges
- Sanctioned Strength
- 60 judges
- Previous Role
- Retired judicial officer, Delhi District judiciary