Centre Notifies Appointment Of 2 Judges To Andhra Pradesh High Court

The Central government on Monday notified the appointment of one lawyer and one judicial officer as judges of the Andhra Pradesh High Court.

They are Dr. K Manmadha Rao(lawyer) and BS Bhanumathi(judicial officer).

"In exercise of the power conferred by clause (1) of Article 217 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint 1) Dr. Kumbhajadala Manmadha Rao and (2) Kumari Boddupalli Sri Bhanumathi, to be Judges of the Andhra Pradesh High Court, in that order of seniority, with effect from the date they assume charge of their respective offices," the notification in this regard said.

The Supreme Court Collegium had recommended their names for appointment on November 11.

With these appointments, AP High Court will have a working strength of 20 judges against the sanctioned strength of 37 judges.

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