There are 25 High courts in India. The number of total judges sanctioned in these high courts are 1114 of which 840 judges are permanent and remaining 274 sanctioned for additional judges.[1] As of 1 August 2024[update], 360 of the seats, about 32% are vacant.[1]
Allahabad High Court, has the largest number (160) of judges while Sikkim High Court has the smallest number (3) of judges.[1] The lists of high court judges are maintained by the Ministry of Law and Justice.[2]