Supreme Court Welcomes New Judge: Justice Prasanna B Varale Takes Oath

Key Points:

• Justice Prasanna B Varale was sworn in as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India on Friday, January 25, 2024.
• The oath was administered by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud.
• Justice Varale's appointment fills the sole vacancy in the top court that arose with the retirement of Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul in December 2023.
• This brings the Supreme Court back to its full sanctioned strength of 34 judges.
• Justice Varale's qualifications:
  • He has over 23 years of legal experience, practicing both civil and criminal law.
  • He served as a judge in the Bombay High Court from 2008 before being appointed Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court in October 2022.
  • He was highly regarded for his integrity and legal acumen.

Significance:

• Justice Varale's appointment strengthens the Supreme Court with an experienced and respected judge.
• It brings diversity to the bench, as Justice Varale is also the third Dalit judge on the Supreme Court, alongside Justices BR Gavai and CT Ravikumar.
• This is the highest-ever representation of the Dalit community in the Supreme Court's history.

Overall, the swearing-in of Justice Varale is a significant moment for the Supreme Court and the Indian judiciary. It strengthens the court and brings important diversity to the bench.

Additional Information:

• Justice Varale's appointment was recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium, a body chaired by the Chief Justice of India that recommends appointments to higher judiciary positions.
• His appointment received broad support from the legal community. 
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