Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Rajasthan High Court Adds Seven Judges; Court Strength Increases
The Rajasthan High Court just got seven new judges!
This means there are now 43 judges, which is the most ever.
They were sworn in at a ceremony in Jodhpur.
This also means there are fewer open positions than before.
Although the court is getting more judges, there are still many cases waiting to be heard.
This is a positive step towards making justice quicker and more accessible for people in Rajasthan, though much work remains.
Seven new judges were sworn in at the Rajasthan High Court, increasing the total to 43.
The oath was administered by Chief Justice K.R. Shriram in Jodhpur.
The appointments bring the number of vacancies to 14%, the lowest ever.
A total of 682,946 cases were pending as of December 31, 2024, with 119,906 pending over a decade.
The new appointments mark a national first with two couples now serving as judges.
- Who
- Seven new judges: Justice Sandeep Taneja, Justice Baljinder Singh Sandhu, Justice Bipin Gupta, Justice Sanjit Purohit, Justice Ravi Chirania, Justice Anurup Singhi, and Justice Sangeeta Sharma.
- What
- Seven new judges were appointed to the Rajasthan High Court.
- When
- July 2023
- Where
- Rajasthan High Court in Jodhpur.
- Why
- To increase judicial strength and improve efficiency.
Judicial Backlog
Improving Judicial Efficiency
Case Backlog
Judicial Backlog
Efforts to reduce vacancies are crucial.
Improving Judicial Efficiency
Clearing long-pending cases remains a key challenge.
- Total Judges Now
- 43
- Vacancies
- 14%
- Pending Cases (Dec 2024)
- 682,946
- Cases Pending Over a Decade
- 119,906
- Established
- 1949
- Judges serving together
- Two couples