**Executive Summary**
This notification, issued on June 9, 2026, by the Department of Law, Justice and Legislative Affairs, announces the appointment of two Delhi Higher Judicial Service officers as Principal District Judges. Based on the High Court of Delhi's recommendations, the Lt. Governor made these appointments under the Punjab Courts Act, 1918. Key effective dates include July 1, 2026, for one officer and the date of assumption of charge for the other.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Legal Authority and Framework**
* The appointments are made under the provisions of Section 20 of the Punjab Courts Act, 1918, as applicable to the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi.
* The orders were issued by the Lt. Governor of the NCT of Delhi following recommendations from the High Court of Delhi.
**Specific Judicial Appointments**
* **Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Aggarwal:** Currently serving as Principal District & Sessions Judge under the "next below rule," he is appointed as Principal District Judge on a regular basis effective from July 1, 2026.
* **Mr. Umed Singh:** Appointed as Principal District Judge under the "next below rule." His appointment becomes effective from the date he takes over the position.
**Impact Analysis**
**Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Aggarwal**
**Impact**
He will transition from his current status to a regular appointment as Principal District Judge.
**Action Required**
Formalize the transition to a regular basis starting July 1, 2026.
**Mr. Umed Singh**
**Impact**
He is elevated to the position of Principal District Judge under the next below rule.
**Action Required**
He must officially take over the responsibilities of the office to activate the appointment.
**Department of Law, Justice and Legislative Affairs / High Court of Delhi**
**Impact**
These administrative bodies are responsible for the oversight and documentation of senior judicial leadership changes in the NCT of Delhi.
**Action Required**
Update judicial service records and facilitate the administrative transition for the appointed officers.
Key Entities Referenced
Punjab Courts Act, 1918: The primary legislation, specifically Section 20, under which the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi appoints Principal District Judges.
Delhi Higher Judicial Service: The judicial service cadre from which the officers are selected and promoted to the rank of Principal District Judge.
High Court of Delhi: The judicial body responsible for recommending the appointment of officers to the position of Principal District Judge.
Lt. Governor of National Capital Territory of Delhi: The appointing authority who issued the notification for the judicial appointments.
Department of Law, Justice and Legislative Affairs: The primary department of the Government of NCT of Delhi responsible for issuing this notification regarding judicial service appointments.
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DEPARTMENT OF LAW, JUSTICE AND LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
NOTIFICATION
Delhi, the 9th June, 2026
F. No. 6/1/2015/Judl./Suptlaw/1773-1781.— Under the provisions of Section 20 of the Punjab
Courts Act, 1918, as in force in the National Capital Territory of Delhi, the Lt. Governor of National Capital
Territory of Delhi, on the recommendation of the High Court of Delhi, appoints the following officers of
Delhi Higher Judicial Service as Principal District Judges, as under: -
(1) Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Aggarwal, already Principal District & Sessions Judge under next below rule, as
Principal District Judge on regular basis with effect from 01.07.2026; and,
(2) Mr. Umed Singh as Principal District Judge under next below rule with effect from the date he
takes over.
By Order and in the Name of Lt. Governor
of National Capital Territory of Delhi,
MOHINDER VIRAT, Special Secy.(Law, Justice & L.A.)
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