Today, the central government approved the appointment of six advocates and one judicial officer as judges of the Rajasthan High Court.
Among the newly appointed judges, Advocate Sandeep Taneja has been elevated as a permanent judge, while Advocates Baljinder Singh Sandhu, Bipin Gupta, Sanjeet Purohit, Ravi Chirania, and Anuroop Singhi have been appointed as additional judges. Judicial officer Sangeeta Sharma has also been appointed as an additional judge.
The Supreme Court Collegium recommended Taneja and Sandhu's names on March 5, while Gupta, Purohit, and Chirania's names were recommended on May 29. Singhi and Sharma's names were cleared on July 2.
As of July 1, 2025, the Rajasthan High Court has been operating with 37 judges against a sanctioned strength of 50, indicating a vacancy rate of 26%. The latest appointments are expected to provide some relief to the burdened judiciary.