July 20,2018:
Supreme Court Collegium has recommended Acting Chief Justice of Delhi HC, Justice Gita Mittal for appointment as Next Chief Justice of Jammu and Kashmir High Court.Office of Chief Justice for J&K High Court has been lying vacant since March 15, 2018 after retirement of Chief Justice Badar Durez Ahmed.
SC Collegium's stated that,"Having regard to all relevant factors, Collegium finds Ms. Justice Gita Mittal suitable in all respects for appointment as Chief Justice of the Jammu & Kashmir High Court, and resolves to recommend that she be appointed as Chief Justice of that High Court.“
Source PTI
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