The Central government has cleared the appointment of three judicial officers as additional judges of the Karnataka High Court.

According to a notification issued on Friday, the President of India has appointed Rajeshwari Narayana Hegde, Kedambadi Ganesh Shanthi and Brungesh Mahadevappa to be additional judges of the High Court.

Justice Hegde will serve as a judge till March 17, 2028, when she will attain superannuation.

Justices Shanthi and Mahadevappa have been given a two year term as additional judges, from the date on which they assume office.

The Supreme Court Collegium had recommended that they be appointed as High Court judges following a meeting held on April 14.

The Karnataka High Court is currently functioning with 45 judges as against its sanctioned strength 62, with 17 vacancies.

[Read Notification]