<span style="color: #222222;">Justice Rajnesh Oswal was sworn in as a permanent Judge of the common High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh yesterday. He was administered oath of office by Chief Justice Jammu and Kashmir High Court, Justice Gita Mittal in a simple but impressive ceremony in Jammu. He is the first Judge of the High Court to take oath under the Indian Constitution.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">All previous Judges of High Court had taken oath under the constitution of Jammu and Kashmir, which ceased to have effect since August 5, 2019.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">On account of guidelines with regard to measures for containment of Covid-19 pandemic and to avoid gathering as well as to maintain social distancing other Judges of the J&K High Court joined the oath ceremony through video link.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"><br />'' With the appointment of Justice Oswal, the strength of Justices of J&K High Court increased from eight to nine. </span><br />''  <br />