Collegium recommends 3 judicial officers for appointment as Karnataka High Court judges

The decision was taken at a meeting held by the Collegium on September 10.

Bar & Bench

Published:10th Sep, 2026 at 8:26 PM

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended appointment of three judicial officers as judges of the Karnataka High Court

The decision was taken at a meeting held by the Collegium on September 10. The judicial officers recommended for elevation are:

(i) Usharani;

(ii) KS Bharath Kumar; and

(iii) Nerale Veerabhadraiah Bhavani.

Karnataka High Court currently has 54 judges against its approved strength of 62.

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Supreme Court Collegium - Karnataka High Court.pdf