Rohit Sharma, Rashi Verma, Shilpa Dogra Among Judicial Officers Promoted; Elevation Subject to Prescribed Conditions
Srinagar, October 10: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has ordered the temporary promotion of 11 Civil Judges (Junior Division) to the rank of Civil Judges (Senior Division) on an ad hoc basis.
According to Government Order No. 1578 of 2026/RG, dated October 10, 2026, issued by the Office of the Registrar General at Srinagar, the decision was taken after considering the comparative seniority, vigilance reports and performance of all eligible Civil Judges (Junior Division) falling within the zone of consideration.
The promotions have been made in accordance with Rule 7 of the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh Judicial Service Rules, 2025, notified vide S.O. 173 dated June 20, 2025.
The judicial officers promoted on an ad hoc basis are.Rohit Sharma.Rashi Verma.Shilpa Dogra.Poonam Gupta.Neena Thakur.Shayesta Nazir.Shahber Ayaz.Bazila Bashir.Danishta Shafi.Himani Parihar.Shafiq Mushtaq Lone
The order specifies that the ad hoc promotions will remain subject to certain conditions. The temporary elevation will not confer any right to regular promotion or a claim to seniority on a regular basis.
It further states that the promoted officers may be reverted to the cadre of Civil Judges (Junior Division) if sufficient posts are not available for their regular promotion.
Meanwhile, all the officers will continue to work at their respective places of posting until formal adjustment orders are issued.
The order has been issued by the authority of the High Court and bears the signature of Registrar General M.K. Sharma.(KNC)
