Controversial Appointment: Aarti Arun Sathe Takes Oath as Bombay High Court Judge

Advocate Aarti Arun Sathe, associated with the BJP until early 2024, has been sworn in as a judge of the Bombay High Court amidst controversy and opposition criticism regarding her political affiliations. Despite the critique, the Centre approved her appointment, bolstering the court's strength to 69 judges.

Devdiscourse News Desk | Mumbai | Updated: 19-08-2025 16:10 IST | Created: 19-08-2025 16:10 IST

Controversial Appointment: Aarti Arun Sathe Takes Oath as Bombay High Court Judge — Appointment

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Aarti Arun Sathe, once a BJP spokesperson, has been sworn in as a judge of the Bombay High Court along with two other lawyers despite facing opposition due to her political background.

Her appointment, cleared by the Centre on August 13, faced skepticism from those concerned over her ties with the BJP, which she left earlier in 2024.

Justice Sathe, known for her work in tax disputes, assumes her new role as part of a court now strengthened to 69 judges, although it still falls short of its sanctioned 94-judge capacity.

(With inputs from agencies.)