The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of nine advocates as judges of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
The Collegium approved the proposal during its meeting held on October 29, 2026, according to an official statement issued by the Supreme Court.
Nine Advocates Recommended for Judgeship
The advocates recommended for elevation to the High Court are:
- Vishal Sharma
- Vikram Kumar Sharma
- Namgyal Wangchuk
- Pawan Kumar Kundal
- Tahir Majid Shamsi
- Tabasum Zafar
- Amit Gupta
- Pranav Kohli
- Anupam Raina
The Collegium’s decision covers all nine advocates named in the proposal for appointment as High Court judges.
The recommendations will now await further action in the judicial appointment process. The Supreme Court’s statement confirms the Collegium’s approval of the proposal but does not announce the formal appointment of the recommended advocates.
