The appointment of three lawyers as additional judges of the Allahabad High Court has been notified by the Central Government today.
The lawyers appointed as additional judges are:
- Prashant Kumar
- Manjive Shukla
- Arun Kumar Singh Deshwal
The Supreme Court Collegium on 19 January 19 had recommended 9 names for elevation. The other six names were cleared earlier this month.
The Allahabad High Court is currently functioning with 96 judges as against its sanctioned strength 160, with 64 vacancies.