On February 24, 2023, the Andhra Pradesh High Court Collegium had unanimously recommended the appointments. This recommendation received the concurrence of both the Chief Minister and the Governor.
The Supreme Court Collegium on Friday recommended the appointment of Justice NV Anjaria as the Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court upon the retirement of Chief Justice PS Dinesh Kumar on February 24.
Justice Ahuja was made an additional judge on March 4, 2020, with an extension of term on March 4, 2023. On January 4, 2024, the collegium recommended that he be made permanent.