Sanjeeb Kumar Panigrahi took oath as a new judge of the Orissa High Court here on Monday.
He was administered oath of office and secrecy by Justice Sanju Panda, Acting Chief Justice of the High Court.
With the new appointment, the number of judges in the High Court increased to 14.
The Supreme Court Collegium had in October last year recommended the name of Panigrahi for appointment as a judge of the High Court. Prior to the appointment as a judge, Panigrahi had advocated several cases on behalf of the State Government in the Supreme Court.
