According to an official statement, the decision was taken during a meeting of the Collegium held on May 4, 2026. The panel cleared the proposal for elevation of seven lawyers to the Bench, marking a significant addition to the High Court’s judicial strength.
Ms. Monica Chhibber Sharma
Ms. Puja Chopra
Ms. Divya Sharma
Strengthening the Judiciary
The appointments are expected to help address the workload and improve the efficiency of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, which handles cases from both states and the Union Territory of Chandigarh.