The Central government on Thursday notified the appointment of Justice Siddaiah Rachaiah as a permanent judge of the Karnataka High Court.

Union Minister of State for Law (independent charge) Arjun Ram Meghwal confirmed the appointment via his official X handle.

The Supreme Court Collegium had recommended the appointment on October 15.

As per the resolution passed by the top court Collegium, the Collegium of the Karnataka High Court on August 6 unanimously recommended Justice Rachaiah for appointment as a permanent judge.

As on October 1, the Karnataka High Court is functioning with 50 judges as against its sanctioned strength of 62, a vacancy position of 12.