The Ministry of Law and Justice has notified the appointment of two additional judges of the Andhra Pradesh High Court as permanent judges.
The two judges who have been confirmed as permanent members of the High Court are:
- Justice Venkata Jyothirmai Pratapa and
- Justice Venuthurumalli Gopala Krishna Rao
The Supreme Court Collegium had recommended for their permanent appointment on August 13. On May 16, 2024, the High Court of Andhra Pradesh Collegium unanimously endorsed the appointment of these Additional Judges as permanent Judges.
The notification dated August 21, 2024 read, “In exercise of the power conferred by clause (1) of Article 217 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint (i) Smt. Justice Venkata Jyothirmai Pratapa and (ii) Shri Justice Venuthurumalli Gopala Krishna Rao, Additional Judges ofthe High Court of Andhra Pradesh, to be Judges of that High Court with effect from the date they assume charge of their respective offices.”
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