Supreme Court Collegium Proposes Yash Paul Bourney for Jammu & Kashmir High Court
In a significant step towards strengthening the judiciary of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, the Supreme Court Collegium has put forward the name of judicial officer Yash Paul Bourney for elevation as a judge of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. This recommendation emerged from the Collegium’s deliberations on September 10, 2026.
The official statement from the Collegium succinctly stated, “The Supreme Court Collegium in its meeting held on 10th September, 2026 has approved the proposal for appointment of Shri Yash Paul Bourney, Judicial Officer, as a Judge of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.” However, the statement did not provide extensive details regarding Bourney’s current position or the rationale behind his nomination.
Yash Paul Bourney, an experienced District and Sessions Judge, is currently serving on deputation as a Member of the J&K Special Tribunal in Jammu, a role he assumed on November 14, 2025. His judicial career began on December 1, 1997, and he advanced to his present cadre on August 30, 2011. Bourney was born on August 25, 1967, marking a career of distinguished service and commitment to the judiciary.
This recommendation by the Supreme Court Collegium represents an important phase in Bourney’s judicial journey, as it initiates the process for his potential elevation to the High Court. The decision is part of the Collegium’s ongoing efforts to ensure that the judiciary is equipped with capable and experienced judges who can uphold the rule of law and deliver justice efficiently.
