The Central government on February 12 cleared the appointment of Advocate Taj Ali Moulasab Nadaf as a judge of the Karnataka High Court.."In exercise of the power conferred by clause (1) of Article 224 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint Shri Taj Ali Moulasab Nadaf to be an Additional Judge of the Karnataka High Court, for a period of two years with effect from the date he assumes charge of his office," the notification read.The Supreme Court Collegium had recommended Nadaf's name in January 2023, along with two other lawyers..As on February 1, 2025, the Karnataka High Court is functioning with 49 judges as against its sanctioned strength of 62, a vacancy position of 13..[Read Notification]