Senior Advocate Harpreet Singh Brar Appointed As An Additional Judge Of Punjab And Haryana High Court

The Central Government has notified the appointment of Senior Advocate Harpreet Singh Brar as an Additional Judge of the Punjab And Haryana High Court. 

The Supreme Court Collegium had reiterated the proposal for his appointment as a judge of the High Court on March 22. The SC collegium had earlier recommended his name for elevation on July 25, 2022, however, he could not be appointed after the Department of Justice flagged certain issues and returned the proposal in November 2022

However, the Supreme Court collegium again reiterated his name after seeking fresh inputs from the High Court collegium on the issues flagged by the Centre. The Supreme Court collegium also took the views of two more consultee judges who were appointed to the Supreme Court recently.

"After examining all aspects of the matter, the Collegium is of the view that Shri Harpreet Singh Brar is fit and suitable for appointment as a Judge of the High Court of Punjab and Haryana", the Collegium comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Justice KM Joseph stated.

While reiterating the proposal, Collegium said that it should be processed at the earliest.