Arbitration law expert Tejas Dhirenbhai Karia on Friday took oath of office as judge of the Delhi High Court, taking its strength to 39. Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya administered the oath to Justice Karia at a ceremony held in the high court premises.
The Central government notified the new appointment on February 12 after the Supreme Court collegium made a recommendation in favour of Karia, Partner and Head of Arbitration at law firm Shardul Amarchand & Mangaldas, in August last year.
The sanctioned strength of the high court is 60.