Topic: High Courts

Over 75% of High Court judges belong to General category: Law Ministry data

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Maktoob Staff - December 8, 2023

As per the information provided by the Union Ministry of Law & Justice, 492 of the 650 High Court judges appointed between 2018 and 2023 belong to the General Category, constituting 75.69% of the total strength.

79% of HC judges appointed in 5 years are Upper Castes

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Maktoob Staff - January 11, 2023

A presentation given by the Union Government to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Law and Justice shows 79% of the High Court judges appointed...