The Central Government on Friday (January 23, 2026) notified the appointment of Anshul Raj as a Judge of the Patna High Court. The appointment has been made by the President of India in exercise of the powers conferred under Article 217(1) of the Constitution.
According to the notification issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice, Department of Justice (Appointments Division), the appointment will take effect from the date Anshul Raj assumes charge of his office.
It is pertinent to note that the Supreme Court Collegium had recommended the name of Anshul Raj on February 20, 2025, along with four other advocates, for appointment as Judges of the Patna High Court. Out of the five recommended advocates, three were appointed as judges following a government notification issued on March 7, 2025.
Subsequently, the appointment of the fourth advocate was notified on January 5, 2026. The notification concerning Anshul Raj was awaited and has now been formally issued, completing the Collegium’s recommendations made in February 2025.
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