President Droupadi Murmu Approves Appointment of Five Andhra High Court Judges

Following the Supreme Court Collegium’s recommendation on 23 September, President Droupadi Murmu signed the appointment orders for five additional judges of the Andhra Pradesh High Court on 30 September. The judges — Maheshwar Rao Kuncham, T.C.D. Shekhar, Challa Gunarajan, Avadhanam Hari Haranadh Sharma and Yadavalli Lakshman Rao — took their oath on 5 October in a ceremony led by Chief Justice Lisa Gil. Their prior oath‑taking as additional judges took place on 28 October 2024 and 24 January 2025.