Justice Gurvinder Pal Singh takes oath as Additional Judge of Delhi High Court
Justice Gurvinder Pal Singh has taken oath as an Additional Judge of the Delhi High Court, elevating from the Delhi Higher Judicial Service.
In a significant development for the Delhi judiciary, Justice Gurvinder Pal Singh was sworn in as an Additional Judge of the Delhi High Court on Wednesday. His elevation marks a major milestone in his judicial career, transitioning from the Delhi Higher Judicial Service to the High Court Bench.
The oath of office was administered by Acting Chief Justice Nitin Wasudeo Sambre at the Delhi High Court premises. Justice Sambre took charge of the position on October 6, following the elevation of the former Chief Justice, Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya, to the Supreme Court.
A Distinguished Judicial Journey
Justice Gurvinder Pal Singh brings decades of extensive experience to the High Court. His journey in the Delhi judiciary began in 1992 when he joined the Delhi Judicial Service. Over the years, he climbed the judicial ranks, becoming a member of the Delhi Higher Judicial Service in 2006.
Throughout his career, he has held several critical positions across various districts in Delhi, including:
- District Judge (Commercial Court)-02, New Delhi
- Principal Judge of Family Courts at Rohini
- Principal District & Sessions Judge of the North-West District
- Principal District & Sessions Judge, South District, Saket Courts (posted in November 2025)
His return to active judicial office at the High Court level comes shortly after his superannuation from the Delhi district judiciary earlier this year.
The Appointment Process and Tenure
The appointment of Justice Singh was officially notified by the Central government on October 5, following approval from the President. This decision was made under Article 224(1) of the Constitution, after necessary consultations with the Chief Justice of India.
According to the official government notification, Justice Singh's tenure as an Additional Judge is set to continue until June 25, 2028. While the Supreme Court Collegium had recommended his elevation alongside seven other officers during its September 10, 2026, meeting, his specific appointment was notified separately from the initial batch cleared by the Centre.
Filling the Vacancies
The addition of Justice Singh comes at a crucial time for the Delhi High Court. With a sanctioned strength of 60 judges, the court has been actively working to fill existing vacancies to ensure the smooth administration of justice. His presence on the bench is expected to bolster the judicial capacity of the institution.