Centre notifies appointment of Savitri Ratho as Judge of Orissa High Court [Read Notification]

The Collegium had recommended Ratho's elevation as a High Court judge in January this year.

The Central Government today notified the appointment of Savitri Ratho as a judge of the Orissa High Court.

The notification reads,

"In exercise of the power conferred by clause (l) of Article 217 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint Miss Savitri Ratho, to be a Judge of the Orissa High Court with effect from the date she assumes charge of her office."

Central Notification

The appointment has pursuant to a recommendation made by the Supreme Court Collegium in January this year.