Supreme Court collegium recommends four judges as High Court Chief Justices
The Supreme Court collegium, led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, recommended four judges for elevation to Chief Justice positions at various High Courts on August 6. The recommendations aim to address vacancies across the judiciary, including appointments for the Patna, Calcutta, Bombay, and Punjab and Haryana High Courts. Additionally, the collegium approved the transfer of two judges from the Orissa High Court to manage judicial staffing needs.
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What Happened
The Supreme Court collegium held a meeting on August 6 to address leadership vacancies in several High Courts. The body recommended Justice V Kameswar Rao for the Patna High Court, Justice Ravindra V Ghuge for the Calcutta High Court, Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi for the Bombay High Court, and Justice Ashwini Kumar Mishra for the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The collegium also approved the transfer of two judges from the Orissa High Court.
These recommendations are part of an ongoing effort to fill vacancies in High Courts across India, where seven of the 25 courts currently lack permanent Chief Justices. The Orissa High Court, in particular, faces a significant shortage of judges, which has impacted its operational capacity. The collegium, which includes Justices Vikram Nath and BV Nagarathna, continues to oversee judicial appointments and transfers to maintain the functioning of the higher judiciary.
Key Facts
- The Supreme Court collegium met on August 6 to discuss judicial appointments.
- Four judges were recommended for elevation to Chief Justice positions.
- The collegium recommended transfers for two judges from the Orissa High Court.
- Seven of India's 25 High Courts are currently without permanent Chief Justices.
- The collegium is headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant.
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