The Central government has announced the appointment of two advocates, Ajay Digpaul and Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar, as judges of the Delhi High Court. 

Union Minister of State for Law & Justice (Independent Charge) Arjun Ram Meghwal confirmed the appointments through a post on his official X handle.

The Supreme Court Collegium had recommended the elevation of three advocates as judges of the Delhi High Court in its resolution dated August 21, 2024. 

While the Central government cleared the appointments of two candidates today, the elevation of advocate Shwetasree Majumder, also recommended in the same resolution, remains pending.  

The Delhi High Court currently operates with 35 judges, significantly below its sanctioned strength of 60.