Three advocates appointed Judges of the Gujarat High Court
On 8 October 2024, in India, the President, after consulting the Chief Justice of India, appointed three advocates as Judges of the Gujarat High Court under Article 217(1).
Summary
On 8 October 2024, in India, by notification under Article 217(1) of the Constitution, the President, after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, appointed advocates Sanjeev Jayendra Thaker, Deeptendra Narayan Ray and Maulik Jitendra Shelat as Judges of the Gujarat High Court.
Key facts
- Notification
- 8 Oct 2024
- Provision
- Article 217(1)
- Court
- Gujarat High Court
- Appointees
- Sanjeev Jayendra Thaker, Deeptendra Narayan Ray, Maulik Jitendra Shelat
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Under which constitutional provision were three advocates appointed Judges of the Gujarat High Court by notification dated 8 October 2024?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Article 217(1)
PIB Press Communiqué (8 Oct 2024): in exercise of the power conferred by clause (1) of Article 217, the President, after consulting the CJI, appointed three advocates as Judges of the Gujarat High Court.