The Supreme Court Collegium convened on 29th October 2026 and approved a major resolution recommending nine Advocates for appointment as Judges of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh[4].
Appointees Recommended by the Collegium
The nine recommended legal practitioners are[4]:
- Shri Vishal Sharma[4]
- Shri Vikram Kumar Sharma[4]
- Shri Namgyal Wangchuk[4]
- Shri Pawan Kumar Kundal[4]
- Shri Tahir Majid Shamsi[4]
- Smt. Tabasum Zafar[4]
- Shri Amit Gupta[4]
- Shri Pranav Kohli[4]
- Shri Anupam Raina[4]
> "The Supreme Court Collegium, in its meeting held on 29th October 2026, has approved the proposal for appointment of nine Advocates as Judges of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh."[4]
Institutional Impact
- Broad Regional Coverage: Recommending nine practitioners from diverse regions, including Ladakh and Kashmir valley bars, ensures widespread representation across the Union Territories[4].
- Capacity Expansion: This significant intake addresses long-standing vacancies in the common High Court for Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh[4].
Supreme Court Collegium
Jammu & Kashmir High Court
Ladakh High Court
Advocate Appointments
Judicial Elevation
