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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Vimal kumar Yadav takes oath as Delhi high court judge
Retired judicial officer Vimal Kumar Yadav on Tuesday took oath as a judge at the Delhi high court, taking the court's strength to 44 against the sanctioned 60. The Delhi high court. The oath was administered by chief justice DK Upadhyay in Hindi. Yadav's name was recommended by the Supreme Court collegium on July 28, despite previously rejecting it. According to people familiar with the matter, Yadav's name was first considered in 2023 but was returned to the Delhi HC by the collegium. However, the government last year resubmitted his name for reconsideration, following which the Collegium approved his appointment during its meeting held on July 28. Yadav's name was reconsidered by the collegium taking note of his exemplary performance, a person aware of the development said on condition of anonymity. The person added that even though Yadav's tenure would be short, due to his age, he is a fit addition to the higher judiciary. His name was approved by the Centre on Friday. Yadav, who joined the Delhi judicial service in 1992 and became a member of Delhi Higher Judicial Service in 2003, demitted office as a principal district and sessions judge, Patiala House court in January this year after he turned 60. He has also served as additional registrar in the Supreme Court of India for two years from 2008 to 2010 and had a stint as a CBI Judge at the Rouse Avenue court. Recently, nine new judges took oath as Delhi HC judges, including V Kameshwar Rao, Nitin Wasudeo Sambre, Vivek Chaudhary, Anil Kshetrapal, Arun Kumar Monga, and Om Prakash Shukla on July 21. Three days later, three judicial officers – Vinod Kumar, Shail Jain, and Madhu Jain – were also elevated to the high court.
Economic Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- Economic Times
Justice Vimal Kumar Yadav sworn in as Delhi High Court judge
Synopsis Justice Vimal Kumar Yadav was sworn in as a judge of the Delhi High Court on Monday, administered by Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya. With over 30 years of experience in Delhi's lower judiciary, his appointment follows recent inductions of six transferred judges and three new judges in July, strengthening the court's bench. ANI Justice Vimal Kumar Yadav sworn in as Delhi High Court judge In a significant addition to the Delhi High Court, Justice Vimal Kumar Yadav was formally sworn in on Monday as its newest judge. The oath-taking ceremony was led by Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and attended by fellow judges, senior advocates, family members, and distinguished members of the legal community. Justice Yadav brings over three decades of experience from Delhi's lower judiciary, most recently serving as the Principal District and Sessions Judge at Patiala House Courts. His elevation was proposed by the Supreme Court Collegium on July 28 and received final approval from the central government on August 8. A government statement confirmed the appointment, stating, "In exercise of the powers conferred by the Constitution of India, the President of India, after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, is pleased to appoint Vimal Kumar Yadav as a Judge of the Delhi High Court." This appointment comes shortly after a wave of judicial inductions. On July 21, six judges transferred from other courts were sworn into the Delhi High recently, on July 24, the court welcomed three new judges, Justice Shail Jain, Justice Madhu Jain, and Justice Vinod Kumar, in a similar ceremony presided over by Chief Justice Upadhyaya.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Delhi HC gets new Judge, strength increases to 44
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday (August 12, 2025) got a new Judge with the swearing-in of Justice Vimal Kumar Yadav. Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya administered oath of office to Justice Yadav, taking the strength of judges of the Delhi High Court to 44. The sanctioned strength of the High Court is 60. The swearing-in ceremony was held in the High Court premises. Justice Yadav, who was a retired judicial officer of the Delhi District judiciary, was elevated to the High Court. He took the oath in Hindi. The Centre had on August 8 notified the appointment of the judicial officer as Judge of the High Court. In July, a total of nine Judges had taken oath of office of the Delhi High Court. The Supreme Court Collegium on July 28 had recommended the appointment of judicial officer Yadav as a Judge of the Delhi High Court. His name was recommended seven months after his retirement.
Hans India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Delhi HC gets new judge, strength increases to 44
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday got a new judge with the swearing-in of Justice Vimal Kumar Yadav. Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya administered oath of office to Justice Yadav, taking the strength of judges of the Delhi High Court to 44. The sanctioned strength of the high court is 60. The swearing-in ceremony was held in the high court premises. Justice Yadav, who was a retired judicial officer of the Delhi District judiciary, was elevated to the high court. He took the oath in Hindi. The Centre had on August 8 notified the appointment of the judicial officer as judge of the high court. In July, a total of nine judges had taken oath of office of the Delhi High Court. The Supreme Court Collegium on July 28 had recommended the appointment of judicial officer Yadav as a judge of the Delhi High Court. His name was recommended seven months after his retirement.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Justice Vimal Kumar Yadav sworn in as Delhi High Court judge
In a significant addition to the Delhi High Court , Justice Vimal Kumar Yadav was formally sworn in on Monday as its newest judge. The oath-taking ceremony was led by Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and attended by fellow judges, senior advocates, family members, and distinguished members of the legal community. Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass Batch-1 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass - Batch 2 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass - Batch 3 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals By Vaibhav Sisinity View Program Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass - Batch 4 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program Justice Yadav brings over three decades of experience from Delhi's lower judiciary, most recently serving as the Principal District and Sessions Judge at Patiala House Courts . by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Avanza con tranquillità verso il tuo futuro finanziario eToro Learn More Undo His elevation was proposed by the Supreme Court Collegium on July 28 and received final approval from the central government on August 8. A government statement confirmed the appointment, stating, "In exercise of the powers conferred by the Constitution of India, the President of India, after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, is pleased to appoint Vimal Kumar Yadav as a Judge of the Delhi High Court." Live Events This appointment comes shortly after a wave of judicial inductions . On July 21, six judges transferred from other courts were sworn into the Delhi High Court. More recently, on July 24, the court welcomed three new judges, Justice Shail Jain, Justice Madhu Jain, and Justice Vinod Kumar, in a similar ceremony presided over by Chief Justice Upadhyaya.
