SRINAGAR: Justice Bawa Singh Walia was today sworn-in as Judge of Jammu and Kashmir High Court in a ceremony held in the Court complex here.
Justice Walia was administered the oath of office by Chief Justice of Jammu and Kashmir High Court Justice N Paul Vasanthakumar.
Minister for Rural Development & Panchayati Raj and Law & Justice Abdul Haq, Judges of the High Court, Commissioner Secretary Law Mr Mohammad Ashraf Mir, former Judges, lawyers and other dignitaries attended the swearing-in ceremony.
The sanctioned strength of judges in Jammu and Kashmir High Court is 14, in which nine are permanent judges and five additional judges. (AGENCIES)