The Central Government on Thursday, November 5, notified the appointment of Ajay Sharma as an Additional Judge of the Bombay High Court, Live Law reported.

Source: Live Law

Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal announced the appointment on X, sharing the notification, which reads: "In exercise of the power conferred by the Constitution of India, the President of India, after consultation with Chief Justice of India, is pleased to appoint Shri Ajay Sharma, Advocate as an Additional Judge of the Bombay High Court for a period of two years with effect from the date he assumes charge of his office."

Source: Live Law

Sharma is serving as a Judicial Member of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Mumbai. The Ministry of Law and Justice notification appoints him as an Additional Judge of the Bombay High Court, Verdictum reported, adding that the Supreme Court Collegium, in its meeting held on October 26, 2026, had recommended his name.

Source: Verdictum

2 yearsTerm as Additional Judge, from the date he assumes charge
Oct 26, 2026When the Supreme Court Collegium recommended his name
2 namesCollegium recommendations for Bombay High Court on Oct 26 — Sharma and advocate Vaibhav Anant Sugdare

The Collegium's October 26 recommendation covered two names for the Bombay High Court — Sharma and advocate Vaibhav Anant Sugdare. Thursday's notification covers Sharma; no separate notification for Sugdare was reported alongside it.

Additional Judges are appointed for a fixed term and are considered for elevation as permanent judges thereafter. Sharma will take charge of his office from the date specified when he assumes charge, as the notification states.