Major Judicial Reshuffle in Himachal Pradesh: 51 Judges Transferred, New Appointments Announced
Key Appointments and Transfers Across Various Courts in Himachal
In a significant judicial reshuffle, the Himachal Pradesh High Court issued notifications on Wednesday, announcing the transfer and promotion of 51 judges across the state. This move is part of an ongoing effort to streamline the judicial processes and strengthen the judicial framework in the state.
Vivek Sharma Appointed as Chief Justice of Family Court Shimla
Among the key appointments, Vivek Sharma has been appointed as the new Chief Justice of the Family Court Shimla. This appointment marks a significant step in the restructuring of family courts in Himachal Pradesh, where the judiciary is making efforts to address the growing number of family-related cases.
Nitin Mittal Transferred to Fast Track Court Dharamshala
Another noteworthy appointment is that of Nitin Mittal, who has been posted as the Additional District and Sessions Judge at the Fast Track Court Dharamshala. This role is crucial in expediting high-priority cases, especially those requiring swift legal intervention.
Other Notable Judicial Appointments and Transfers
Several other judges have been reassigned to various key positions, ensuring better accessibility and efficiency in the judicial system across Himachal Pradesh. The full list of transfers and new assignments includes:
- Harish Sharma has been transferred as District and Sessions Judge (Leave Reserve) High Court.
- Amit Mandal has been appointed as Additional District and Sessions Judge Kullu.
- Harmesh Kumar takes over as Additional District and Sessions Judge Kinnaur at Rampur.
- Ramnik Sharma has been appointed to the Additional District and Sessions Judge Fast Track Court Solan.
- Siddharth Sarpal moves to Additional District and Sessions Judge Mandi.
- Subhash Chandra Bhasin is the new Additional District and Sessions Judge Nahan.
- Vikrant Kaundal has been assigned as Senior Civil Judge Kullu.
Key Positions and New Judicial Leadership
Several prominent leadership roles in the judiciary have also been filled in this reshuffle:
- Sandeep Singh Sihag, the Secretary of the District Legal Services Authority Chamba, has been appointed as ACJM Shimla.
- Divya Jyoti Patial has been promoted to Senior Civil Judge Solan.
- Nikhil Agarwal moves to Senior Civil Judge Chamba, and Haqiqat Dhanda has been assigned to the position of Senior Civil Judge Kangra, where he will also oversee the role of Mobile Traffic Magistrate Kangra and Una.
- Akshi Sharma, ACJM Theog, will now serve as Senior Civil Judge Bilaspur.
- Aslam Beg, Secretary District Legal Services Authority Hamirpur, has been transferred as Senior Civil Judge Lahaul and Spiti at Kullu.
Promotions and Reassignments to Strengthen Judiciary
In addition to transfers, several other judges have been promoted within the system:
- Manisha Goyal, Secretary District Legal Services Authority Bilaspur, has been appointed as CJM Mandi.
- Nishant Verma, Senior Civil Judge (Leave Reserve), will now serve as Central Project Coordinator Himachal Pradesh High Court Shimla.
Other significant promotions include Abha Chauhan, Ajay Kumar, Akanksha Dogra, and Vivek Kayath, who will remain at their current positions but with new responsibilities.
New Appointments in JMFC and Civil Judge Positions
The reshuffle also saw the appointment of several Civil Judges and Judicial Magistrates First Class (JMFC) to various districts:
- Parveen Khadwal, previously posted as Civil Judge Ghumarwin, will now serve as JMFC Indora.
- Tina Malhotra, Civil Judge Mandi, has been appointed as JMFC-2 Mandi.
- Varun, Civil Judge Dharamshala, will now serve in Una, while Karam Pratap Singh will transition from Civil Judge Chamba to Civil Judge Banjar.
- Priya Dogra will be reassigned from Civil Judge Shimla to Civil Judge Gohar.
- Jyoti Bhag Chandani moves to Civil Judge Shimla, and Paras Ahuja has been posted as Civil Judge Una.
Other notable appointments include Vikas Thakur, Apoorv Raj, Himani, and Raghav Sharma, who have been appointed as Civil Judges in various regions, ensuring that judicial functions across Himachal Pradesh are further enhanced.
Looking Forward
This extensive judicial reshuffle marks a crucial step towards strengthening the legal and judicial infrastructure in Himachal Pradesh. With fresh appointments and transfers, the state’s judiciary is poised for better efficiency and responsiveness, offering citizens improved access to justice.
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