Recommends Five For Permanent Appointment
In a significant move for the Andhra Pradesh judiciary, the has recommended five of the for appointment as . The decision, taken at the 's meeting on , paves the way for the judges to assume permanent positions following the issuance of orders by the .
The Five Recommended Judges
The has approved the following judges for permanent appointment:
- Justice Maheswara Rao Kuncheam @ Kuncham
- Justice Thoota Chandra Dhana Sekar @ T.C.D. Sekhar
- Justice Challa Gunaranjan
- Justice Avadhanam Hari Haranadha Sarma
- Dr. Justice Yadavalli Lakshmana Rao
Profiles of the Judges
The considered the individual qualifications and extensive legal experience of each judge before making its recommendation.
Justice Maheswara Rao Kuncheam @ Kuncham
Justice Kuncheam obtained a Bachelor of Academic Laws & Bachelor of Law (B.A.L., B.L.) from , and enrolled with the on . In , he shifted his practice to the at Hyderabad. He served as for several prominent public sector undertakings, including the , , , , and . He was appointed as an Additional Judge of the on .
Justice Thoota Chandra Dhana Sekar @ T.C.D. Sekhar
Justice Sekhar obtained his Bachelor of Law (B.L.) degree from , and enrolled as an Advocate on , on the rolls of the . He served as the for Commercial Taxes for the in the High Court from until his to the . He was appointed as an Additional Judge on .
Justice Challa Gunaranjan
Justice Gunaranjan completed his degree and law studies at Hyderabad and enrolled as an Advocate in . He served as a for the from and appeared for various educational institutions at the High Court. He also appeared for various as before Tribunals and the High Court. He was appointed as an Additional Judge on .
Justice Avadhanam Hari Haranadha Sarma
Justice Sarma obtained a B.L. Degree from , affiliated with Sri Venkateswara University, and enrolled as an Advocate on . He was selected as a District Judge by and joined the in . He served in various capacities, including Special Judge at , and subsequently as in Ananthapur, Guntur, and Visakhapatnam. He was elevated as an Additional Judge of the High Court on .
Dr. Justice Yadavalli Lakshmana Rao
Justice Rao obtained his B.A.L., B.L. at , and further obtained a Doctorate in Law from . He served as , and worked in several key judicial roles before being appointed as Registrar (Judicial) and later Registrar General of the . He was elevated as an Additional Judge on .
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The judges will take the
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following the issuance of orders by the
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This recommendation ensures the continued strength and experience of the , drawing from both the and the to maintain the quality of justice delivery in the state.