Constitution & Law

With working strength of just 2, Sikkim HC unable to hear intra-court appeals

Edition: 07 November 2026Published: 07 Nov 2026 · Updated: 07 Nov 2026UPSCSSC

In Brief

Sikkim HC, with a sanctioned strength of three judges but a working strength of two, is unable to hear intra-court appeals against judgements rendered by two single-judge benches headed by the chief justice and the other judge.

Source: Currents/TNN; Nov

#Sikkim HC#intra-court appeals#sanctioned strength

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📌 Exam Angle

Learn the reported action together with its current status. Sikkim HC, with a sanctioned strength of three judges but a working strength of two, is unable to hear intra-court appeals against judgements rendered by two single-judge benches headed by the chief justice and the other judge.

⚠️ Key Concerns

Check the reported status and any stated limitations; do not assume an outcome beyond the source.

💡 Why It Matters

Distinguish the reported action from any further step explicitly stated in the report. With working strength of just 2, Sikkim HC unable to hear intra-court appeals

🔑 Must Remember

• Sikkim HC, with a sanctioned strength of three judges but a working strength of two, is unable to hear intra-court appeals against judgements rendered by two single-judge benches headed by the chief justice and the other judge. • With working strength of just 2, Sikkim HC unable to hear intra-court appeals

📝 Key Terms

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