JAMMU:
Justice Janak Raj Kotwal today took oath of office as permanent Judge of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court at a ceremony held at High Court complex here.
The oath was administered by Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu and Kashmir, Justice Narayanan Nadar Paul Vasanthakumar.
Earlier, the notifications regarding the appointment of Justice Kotwal, received from Government of India, Ministry of Law and Justice and the Letter of Authorization by the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, authorizing the Chief Justice for administering the oath to the Judge was read out by Registrar General of the High Court, Kaneez Fatima.
Prior to his alleviation as Judge, Justice Kotwal was appointed as Additional Judge of J&K High Court on March 8, 2013. He started his career as Munsiff Hira Nagar in November, 1982 after qualifying Kashmir Civil Service (Judicial) exam.
He has served the J&K Judiciary in several capacities including, District & Sessions Judge, Principal District & Sessions Judge in almost all the districts of Jammu province, Special Judge Anti-corruption Court, Jammu, Registrar Judicial, Principal Secretary to Chief Justice, Registrar Vigilance & Registrar General of J&K High Court and Judicial Member, J&K Special Tribunal (appellate authority). (AGENCIES)
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