The Supreme Court Collegium has approved the elevation of Judicial Officer Ramesh Kumari as a Judge of the High Court of Punjab and Haryana.
The Collegium’s decision, dated August 7, 2025, marks another key step in the process of filling vacancies in the higher judiciary. The brief statement issued by the top court confirms that the proposal for her appointment has been formally cleared.
Ms. Ramesh Kumari has served in the judiciary as a district-level judicial officer and now joins the roster of High Court judges, subject to the formal issuance of appointment orders by the President of India after consultation with the relevant constitutional authorities.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court, headquartered in Chandigarh, has been functioning with a number of vacancies, and the latest recommendation is expected to aid in strengthening judicial capacity in the region.
This appointment comes as part of the Supreme Court Collegium’s ongoing efforts to streamline judicial appointments and ensure that High Courts across the country are adequately staffed to handle their mounting caseloads.
