Three Additional Judges appointed to Karnataka High Court under Article 224(1)
On 29 May 2026 the President, under Article 224(1), appointed Rajeshwari Narayana Hegde, Kedambadi Ganesh Shanthi and Brungesh Mahadevappa as Additional Judges of the Karnataka High Court.
Summary
The Ministry of Law and Justice notified on 29 May 2026 that the President, using powers under clause (1) of Article 224 of the Constitution, appointed three Additional Judges of the Karnataka High Court. Rajeshwari Narayana Hegde is appointed till her retirement on 17 March 2028, while Kedambadi Ganesh Shanthi and Brungesh Mahadevappa are appointed for two years from the date they assume charge.
Key facts
- Court
- Karnataka High Court
- Provision
- Article 224(1) – Additional Judges
- Appointed
- Rajeshwari Narayana Hegde (till 17.03.2028); Kedambadi Ganesh Shanthi; Brungesh Mahadevappa (2 years)
- Notified
- 29 May 2026, Ministry of Law and Justice
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Additional Judges of a High Court, such as the three appointed to the Karnataka High Court in May 2026, are appointed by the President under which Article?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Article 224(1)
The President appointed the Additional Judges in exercise of the power under clause (1) of Article 224; Article 224A covers retired judges sitting in High Courts.