In exercise of the power conferred by Article 217 (1) of the Constitution, the President on 24-10-2024, appointed Justice Siddaiah Rachaiah, Permanent Judge of the Karnataka High Court with effect from the date he assumes charge of his office.
On 15-10-2024, the Collegium recommended Justice Siddaiah Rachaiah’s name for appointment as a Permanent Judge of the High Court of Karnataka against the existing vacancy. The Collegium had urged that the recommendation may be processed expeditiously as the term of Justice Siddaiah Rachaiah as an Additional Judge is going to expire on 7-11-2024.
