The President of India has appointed five new judges to the Karnataka High Court on Thursday. The Government of India has issued a notification for the same.
They are:
1. Ashok Golappa Nihagannavar
2. Hethur Puttaswamygowda Sandesh
3. Krishna Natarajan
4. Pralhadrao Mutalik Patil
5. Appasaheb Shantappa Bellunke
According to the notification the appointment of Ashok G Nijagannanavar, H P Sandesh, K Natarajan would be for a period of two years effective from the date they assume charge of their respective offices. However, the appointment of P G Mutalik Patil and A S Bellunke would be effective from the date they assume charge till February 19, 2020 and August 2, 2019, respectively.