Two of the judges hearing these Gujarat matters were both elevated from the Bar on the same day

Background

The official roll of the High Court of Gujarat records the source and date of appointment of each sitting judge.
Justice Niral R. Mehta, who is hearing the Kutch demolition matter, was appointed from the Bar and elevated as a judge of the High Court of Gujarat on 18 October 2021.
Justice Nisha M. Thakore, who set aside the caste certificate cancellation order, was also appointed from the Bar and elevated on 18 October 2021.
Justice Hemant M. Prachchhak and Justice Aniruddha P. Mayee were elevated on the same date.
The roll also records judges appointed from the judicial service, such as Justice S.V. Pinto, who was elevated on 17 March 2023.
The High Court's roll lists each judge's source as either BAR or SERVICE, which reflects the two routes of appointment to a High Court.