Seven new judges take oath at the Delhi High Court; working strength rises to 50
21 September 2026
Seven judicial officers took oath as judges of the Delhi High Court on Monday, 21 September 2026.
Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya administered the oath at a ceremony on the court premises.
Nivedita Anil Sharma and Nisha Sahay Saxena were sworn in as judges.
Sanjay Sharma, Bharat Parashar, Dr Aditi Choudhary, Dinesh Bhatt and Arun Bhardwaj were sworn in as additional judges. Arun Bhardwaj was the High Court's Registrar General.
The Supreme Court Collegium had recommended eight names on 10 September; the Centre notified seven.
The court's working strength is now 50 against a sanctioned strength of 60.
In plain words
Additional judge — A High Court judge appointed for up to two years under Article 224 to clear arrears or meet a temporary rise in work.
Collegium Supreme Court Collegium — The body of the Chief Justice of India and senior Supreme Court judges that recommends judicial appointments.
Registrar General — The senior-most administrative officer of a High Court.