Seven additional judges elevated as judges in Madras, Bombay high courts

New Delhi: Seven additional judges -- four from the Madras High Court and three from the Bombay High Court -- were on Tuesday elevated as permanent judges.

One additional judge of the Bombay High Court was given a fresh one year term as an additional judge with effect from August 12, the law ministry said.

Additional judges are usually appointed for a period of two years before being elevated as judges or what is popularly called 'permanent' judge.