Jammu | October 29, 2026 : The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended nine advocates for appointment as judges of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, marking a significant development in the region’s judicial appointments process.
📌 NINE ADVOCATES RECOMMENDED
The advocates recommended by the Collegium are:
- Vishal Sharma
- Vikram Kumar Sharma
- Namgyal Wangchuk
- Pawan Kumar Kundal
- Tahir Majid Shamsi
- Tabasum Zafar
- Amit Gupta
- Pranav Kohli
- Anupam Raina
🗓️ COLLEGIUM MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 29
According to the report, the decision was taken at a meeting of the Supreme Court Collegium on October 29, 2026.
The recommendations mark an important step in the judicial appointment process. The Collegium’s recommendation is not, by itself, the final appointment; the subsequent formal process must be completed.
⚖️ A KEY DEVELOPMENT FOR THE REGION’S JUDICIARY
The appointments process is closely watched for its implications for the functioning of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh and the broader administration of justice across the Union Territories.
