Supreme Court appoints new judge: Who is Justice Prasanna Bhalachandra Varale?

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The Ministry of Law and Justice under the Central Government officially announced the appointment of Justice Prasanna Bhalachandra Varale as a judge of the Supreme Court of India on Wednesday.T)..

Currently holding the position of Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court, Justice Varale's appointment is made under the powers granted by clause (2) of Article 124 of the Constitution of India..

The notification stated that the President, in exercising these powers, is pleased to appoint Justice Prasarma Bhalachandra Varale as a Supreme Court Judge, effective from the date he assumes the responsibilities of the office..

"In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (2) of Article 124 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint Shri Justice Prasarma Bhalachandra Varale, Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court, to be a Judge of the Supreme Court of India, with effect from the date he assumes charge of his office," a law ministry notification read..

Union Law Minister posted on X, formerly Twitter, In exercise of the powers conferred by the Constitution of India, Honble President, after consultation with Honble Chief Justice of India, is pleased to appoint Sh Justice Prasanna Bhalachandra Varale, Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court as Judge of Supreme Court of India...

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