“In exercise of the powers conferred under clause (1) of Article 224 of the Constitution of India, the President of India is pleased to appoint Shri Gautam Ashwin Ankhad and Shri Mahendra Madhavrao Nerlikar as Additional Judges of the Bombay High Court. They shall assume office in order of seniority for a term of two years from the date they take charge of their respective posts’’.

Prior to their elevation, both appointees were practising advocates at the Bombay High Court. 

Shri Gautam Ashwin Ankhad

Shri Gautam Ashwin Ankhad enjoys a strong reputation in the legal fraternity for both his personal  and professional competence. He has  a substantial and well-regarded legal practice, with a notable focus on commercial, contract, and arbitration law.  His practice  is reflected  in 56 reported judgments in matters where he appeared and argued in  depth. 

Shri Mahendra Madhavrao Nerlikar

Shri Mahendra Madhavrao Nerlikar also commands  personal  and professional integrity , with no adverse material noted in relation to his personal or professional conduct. With over two decades of practice at the Bar, his experience spans a wide range of legal areas including civil, criminal, constitutional, labour, and service law. He has previously held the positions of Assistant Government Pleader and Additional Public Prosecutor, representing the Government of Maharashtra 

 Order of Appointment of Additional Judges for Bombay High Court