An Additional Judge is appointed under Article 224 of the Constitution for a period not exceeding two years and shall also hold office until the age of 62 years.
In consultation with the Chief Justice of India, the sanctioned strength of High Court Judges is distributed into Permanent and Additional Judges in the ratio of 75:25.
The appointment of Judges is made in the parent High Court from the Bar and Service quota.
- When there is a vacancy of a Permanent Judge in the parent High Court and no Additional Judge is appointed in the said High Court, a fresh appointment is made as a Permanent Judge.
- If there is no vacancy of a Permanent Judge in the parent High Court or if there is a vacancy but an Additional Judge has already been appointed, the fresh appointment is made as an Additional Judge.
