**Executive Summary**
This notification from the Law and Judiciary Department of the Government of Maharashtra, dated January 19, 2026, concerns the establishment and extension of tenures for additional courts, as well as the continuation of appointment for a specific judge. It references previous Government Resolutions and a High Court letter. The notification announces that the period of appointment of Shri Sayaji Bapurao Korhale will complete on 01.12.2025.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Establishment of Additional Courts:**
* Administrative approval has been granted to establish 18 additional courts.
* 14 courts will be in the cadre of District Judge.
* 4 courts will be in the cadre of Senior Civil Judge.
* **Extension of Tenure for Additional Courts:**
* Tenure of additional courts extended for 2 years after the initial 5-year tenure.
* Tenure of additional courts extended for 2 years after the earlier extended 2-year tenure.
* **Continuation of Appointment:**
* The Government of Maharashtra, in consultation with the Bombay High Court, continues the appointment of Shri Sayaji Bapurao Korhale.
* His appointment will continue until he reaches the age of 65, the tenure of the scheme ends, or until further orders, whichever occurs earlier.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Additional Courts**
* **Impact:** The additional courts will be established or have their tenure extended.
* **Action Required:** Implement the establishment or prepare for the extension of tenure.
**Stakeholder: Shri Sayaji Bapurao Korhale**
* **Impact:** His appointment as Extra Joint District Judge and Additional Sessions Judge is continued.
* **Action Required:** Continue serving in his current role until further notice or the specified conditions are met.
Key Entities Referenced
Law and Judiciary Department: The department responsible for the resolution regarding Additional Courts and tenure extension.
High Court of Judicature at Bombay: Consulted by the Government of Maharashtra regarding the continuation of appointment of Shri Sayaji Bapurao Korhale.
Shri Sayaji Bapurao Korhale: Extra Joint District Judge and Additional Sessions Judge, Niphad, District Nashik whose appointment is being addressed.
14th Finance Commission: Mentioned in reference to the establishment of Additional Courts.
Mumbai: Location of the Law and Judiciary Department (Mantralaya) and the High Court of Judicature at Bombay.
RNI No. MAHBIL /2009/31733
महाारााष्ट्रट शाासन रााजपत्र
असाधााराण भााग चाारा-अ
वर्षष १२, अंक १५(७)] शाुक्रवारा, जानेवाराी २३, २०२६/माघ ३, शाके १९४७ [पष्ृठे े२, किंकमं त : रुपये े१५.००
असाधााराण क्रमांक ५९
प्रााकिंधाकृत प्राकाशान
महाारााष्ट्र शाासनाने कंद्रीीये अकिंधाकिंनयेमांन्वयेे तयेारा केलेेलेे
(भााग एक, एक-अ आकिंण एक-ले येांमध्येे प्राकिंसद्ध केलेेलेे किंनयेम व आदेेशा येांव्येकिंतरिराक्त) किंनयेम व आदेेशा.
LAW AND JUDICIARY DEPARTMENT
Madam Cama Marg, Hutatma Rajguru Chowk, Mantralaya,
Mumbai 400 032, Dated 19th January, 2026.
Reference :—(1) Law and Judiciary Department Government Resolution No.SPC-1316/
C.R.205/D-9, Dated 18.08.2017.
(2) Law and Judiciary Department Government Resolution No. SPC-1422/
C.R.137/D-9, Dated 03.07.2023.
(3) Law and Judiciary Department Government Resolution No. SPC-1422/
C.R.137/D-9, Dated 22.04.2025.
(4) Law and Judiciary Department Government Resolution No. SPC-1316/
C.R.205/D-9, Dated 05.11.2025.
(5) High Court letter No.A.5504/2025/2158, Dated-01.12.2025.
NOTIFICATION
No. SPC-1316/C.R.205/IX.—Whereas, the administrative approval has been accorded to
establish 18 Additional Courts, viz., 14 Additional Courts in the cadre of District Judge and 4
Additional Courts in the cadre of Senior Civil Judge under the 14th Finance Commission, vide
Government Resolution referred above at Sr. No. 1 ;
And whereas, the administrative approval has been accorded to extend the tenure of Additional
Courts for further 2 years after completion of their earlier tenure of 5 years, vide Government
Resolution referred above at Sr. No. 2 ;
And whereas, the administrative approval has been accorded to extend the tenure of Additional
Courts for further 2 years after completion of their earlier extended tenure of 2 years, vide Government
Resolution referred above at Sr. No. 3 ;
And whereas, the period of appointment of Shri Sayaji Bapurao Korhale, Extra Joint District
Judge and Additional Sessions Judge, Niphad, District Nashik vide Government Notification referred
above at Sr. No.4, will complete on 01.12.2025 ;
(१)
भााग चाार-अ- ५९–१2 महाारााष्ट्रट शाासन रााजपत्र असाधााराण भााग चाारा-अ, जानेवाराी २३, २०२६/माघ ३, शाके १९४७
And whereas, the Government of Maharashtra in consultation with the Hon’ble High Court of
Judicature at Bombay hereby continues the appointment of Shri Sayaji Bapurao Korhale up to the
age of 65 years or till validity of tenure of scheme or until further orders, whichever occurs earlier.
By order and in the name of the Governor of Maharashtra,
SAGAR J. BONDRE,
Deputy Legal Advisor-cum-Deputy Secretary.
ON BEHALF OF GOVERNMENT PRINTING, STATIONERY AND PUBLICATION, PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY DIRECTOR,
RUPENDRA DINESH MORE, PRINTED AT GOVERNMENT CENTRAL PRESS, 21-A, NETAJI SUBHASH ROAD, CHARNI ROAD,
MUMBAI 400 004 AND PUBLISHED AT DIRECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT PRINTING, STATIONERY AND PUBLICATIONS,
21-A, NETAJI SUBHASH ROAD, CHARNI ROAD, MUMBAI 400 004. EDITOR : DIRECTOR, RUPENDRA DINESH MORE.