Judges Sworn In Across India, Nigeria and Ghana

Debate continues over executives appointing non-judicial nominees, with proponents saying litigators’ case choices reveal legal views while critics blame politics and confirmation arithmetic. Three judges — Dinesh Mehta, Avneesh Jhingan and C.S. Sudha — were sworn into the Delhi High Court after transfers, with Mehta noted for handling about 72,819 cases and for orders including directing the appointment of a transwoman constable. The Delhi inductions follow a recent round of transfers and appointments that increased the bench’s strength. In Nigeria, Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda swore in Maryam Umaru Abdullahi, Shamsuddeen Abdurrahman Ƴammama and Abubakar Muhammad Dikko, praising their records and urging integrity and public trust. In Ghana, President John Dramani Mahama inducted 37 High Court judges, stressing judicial independence, accountability, timely justice and the judiciary’s role in national development and investor confidence.