The Supreme Court Collegium headed by Chief Justice of India NV Ramana has recommended the appointment of advocate Sandeep Moudgil as judge of Punjab & Haryana High Court.

The decision was taken at a meeting of the Collegium held on September 29, Thursday.

"The Supreme Court Collegium in its meeting held on 29th September, 2021 has approved the proposal for elevation of Shri Sandeep Moudgil, Advocate, as Judge in the Punjab & Haryana High Court," a statement published by the Collegium said.

As on September 1, 2021, the Punjab & Haryana High Court is functioning with 45 judges as against its sanctioned strength of 85, a vacancy position of 40.

[Read Collegium Statement]