Thu Jul 24 07:15:09 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

The Delhi High Court saw the addition of three new judges – Justices Vinod Kumar, Madhu Jain, and Shail Jain – who were sworn in on July 24, 2025. Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya administered the oath in Hindi. This brings the court’s current strength to 43, against a sanctioned strength of 60. All three were previously district and sessions judges in Delhi’s trial courts. Their appointments were recommended by the Supreme Court collegium earlier in July and notified by the Centre on July 22nd. Six other judges were sworn in on July 21, 2025.

**News Article:**

**Delhi High Court Gains Three New Judges, Strength Now at 43**

**New Delhi, July 24, 2025** – The Delhi High Court welcomed three new judges, Justices Vinod Kumar, Madhu Jain, and Shail Jain, during a swearing-in ceremony held today. Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya administered the oath of office in Hindi, marking a significant boost to the court’s capacity.

The addition of these judges brings the Delhi High Court’s working strength to 43, edging closer to its sanctioned strength of 60. All three newly appointed judges previously served as principal district and sessions judges in various trial courts across Delhi, with Justice Kumar posted at Karkardooma court, Justice Jain at Tis Hazari court, and Justice Jain at Saket court. The judges had joined the Delhi Judicial Service in 1992.

Their appointments follow recommendations from the Supreme Court collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai, made earlier this month. The Centre officially notified their appointments on July 22nd.

This event comes just days after six other judges were sworn into the Delhi High Court on July 21st, further bolstering the judiciary in the capital.

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