Executive Summary:
This notification announces the appointment of three candidates, Mr. Puneet Nagpal, Mr. Nishant Garg, and Ms. Swati Gupta, as members of the Delhi Higher Judicial Service. These appointments follow their successful completion of the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination 2024 and are effective from the date they assume their office charge. The candidates will be on probation for two years.
Key Points / Main Content:
Appointment Details:
* Mr. Puneet Nagpal, Mr. Nishant Garg, and Ms. Swati Gupta are appointed as members of the Delhi Higher Judicial Service.
* The appointments are made based on the results of the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination 2024, under Rule 71b of the Delhi Higher Judicial Service Rules, 1970.
* The appointments are against regular vacant posts, maintaining inter se seniority within the Delhi Judicial Service.
* The appointees will serve a two-year probation period from their joining date.
Terms and Conditions:
* The appointments are subject to the Delhi Higher Judicial Service Rules, 1970, as amended.
* The appointments are subject to other applicable orders and instructions issued for officers of the Delhi Higher Judicial Service.
* The salary will be equivalent to that of other members of the Delhi Higher Judicial Service, as per Rule 20 of the Delhi Higher Judicial Service Rules, 1970, for Promoted Officers.
Impact Analysis:
Appointed Candidates (Mr. Puneet Nagpal, Mr. Nishant Garg, and Ms. Swati Gupta):
* Impact: Advancement to the Delhi Higher Judicial Service, subject to a two-year probation period.
* Action Required: Assume the charge of their office to commence their service and probation.
Delhi High Court:
* Impact: Consulted in the appointment process.
* Action Required: None specified.
Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi:
* Impact: Responsible for implementing the appointments and ensuring adherence to service rules.
* Action Required: Ensure compliance with the Delhi Higher Judicial Service Rules, 1970, and provide necessary support and resources to the newly appointed members.
Key Entities Referenced
Delhi Higher Judicial Service: A judicial service in the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
Delhi Higher Judicial Service Rules, 1970: The set of rules governing the Delhi Higher Judicial Service.
National Capital Territory of Delhi: A union territory and metropolitan region encompassing Delhi.
High Court of Delhi: The High Court with jurisdiction over the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2024: A competitive examination held for appointment to the Delhi Higher Judicial Service.
Puneet Nagpal: One of the candidates appointed as a member of the Delhi Higher Judicial Service.
Nishant Garg: One of the candidates appointed as a member of the Delhi Higher Judicial Service.
Swati Gupta: One of the candidates appointed as a member of the Delhi Higher Judicial Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF LAW, JUSTICE AND LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
NOTIFICATION
Delhi, the 12th September, 2025
F. No. 1/25/2024-Judl./Suptlaw/ 1698-1705.—In pursuance of the provisions of Rule 12 of the Delhi Higher
Judicial Service Rules, 1970, as amended up to date, the Lt. Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, in
consultation with the High Court of Delhi, is pleased to appoint the following candidates as member of the Delhi Higher
Judicial Service pursuant to their passing of the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2024, held under rule
7(1)(b) Delhi Higher Judicial Service Rules, 1970, against regular vacant posts in order of their inter se seniority in
Delhi Judicial Service on probation, for a period of two years w.e.f. the date they assume the charge of their office.
(1) Mr. Puneet Nagpal
(2) Mr. Nishant Garg
(3) Ms. Swati Gupta-I
2. The above appointment shall be subject to the provisions of the Delhi Higher Judicial Service Rules, 1970 as
amended up to date and other orders/instructions as may be applicable to the officers of the Delhi Higher Judicial Service
from time to time.
3. The post carries the scale of pay of members of the Delhi Higher Judicial Service, as is provided in Rule 20 of
Delhi Higher Judicial Service Rule, 1970, in respect of Promoted Officers.
By Order and in the Name of the Lt. Governor
of the National Capital Territory of Delhi,
REETESH SINGH, Principal Secy. (Law, Justice & LA)
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