Centre notifies appointment of Acting Chief Justices for J&K and Ladakh High Court and Madras High Court
The appointments were made considering the elevation of Justice N. Kotiswar Singh and Justice R. Mahadevan to the Supreme Court.
High Court Judges
Know Thy Judge | Justice Chandra Dhari Singh: A symbol of Perseverance and Legal Brilliance
Justice C.D. Singh, who hails from Sultanpur is a first-generation lawyer and has established a name for himself in the legal fraternity for his tenacity. Justice C.D. Singh’s journey from an advocate to a Judge of Allahabad High Court and later Delhi High Court, has made him a symbol of perseverance and dedication for anyone who aspires to succeed in law.
Supreme Court Collegium recommends transfer of Justice M.S Ramachandra Rao, Chief Justice, Himachal Pradesh HC to Jharkhand HC
The recommendation was made considering that a vacancy in the office of Chief Justice in the High Court of Jharkhand would arise on the retirement of Dr Justice Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi on 19-07-2024.
Supreme Court Collegium recommends appointment of Chief Justices for 7 High Courts
In a resolution passed on 11-07-2024, the Collegium recommended the appointments for Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, J&K and Ladakh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Madras and Meghalaya High Courts.
SC Collegium recommends appointment of Permanent Judges for Bombay and Delhi HCs and extension of term of Additional Judges of Bombay HC
Assembling after the summer vacations, the Supreme Court Collegium passed several resolutions on 09-07-2024 to recommend appointment of Judges for Bombay and Delhi High Courts.
June 2024 Judicial Appointment Tracker | 3 High Court Judges Appointed
This segment aims to track and chart the monthly course of judicial appointments, retirements in the Supreme Court and High Courts along with recommendations made by the Supreme Court Collegium.
Centre notifies appointment of Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva, as Acting Chief Justice of Madhya Pradesh High Court
Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva will begin to perform the duties of Acting CJ consequent upon appointment of Justice Sheel Nagu, as the 66th Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
President appoints Justice Sheel Nagu as the new Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court
In December 2023, the Supreme Court Collegium recommended Justice Sheel Nagu as the next Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court after the retirement of former Chief Justice, Justice Ravi Shanker Jha.
Delhi HC dismisses appeal filed for lack of appointment of judges to the High Courts
The Delhi High Court said that the directions sought were not only beyond but also contrary to the law laid down by the Supreme Court.
Dr. Justice Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi appointed as 15th Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court
Supreme Court Collegium on 27-12-2023 recommended the appointment of Dr. Justice B R Sarangi, as next Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court after the post fell vacant with the retirement of former Chief Justice, Justice Sanjaya Kumar Mishra on 28-12-2023.
Centre notifies appointment of Justice Muhamed Mustaque Ayumantakath as Acting Chief Justice of Kerala High Court
Justice Muhamed Mustaque Ayumantakath will perform the duties of Acting Chief Justice consequent upon the retirement of Justice Ashish Jitendra Desai, Chief Justice, Kerala High Court on 04-07-2024.
President appoints 2 Permanent Judges for Gauhati High Court and 1 Additional Judge for J&K and Ladakh High Court
The Judges were appointed by the President of India in exercise of the power conferred by Article 217(1) and Article 224(1) of the Constitution respectively.
May 2024 Judicial Appointment Tracker | 3 SC Collegium Recommendation; 6 HC Appointment; 3 Transfers and 3 Retirements
This segment aims to track and chart the monthly course of judicial appointments, retirements in the Supreme Court and High Courts along with recommendations made by the Supreme Court Collegium.
Justice Ravi Vijaykumar Malimath, 27th Chief Justice of Madhya Pradesh High Court, retires
Belonging to an illustrious family of freedom fighters and eminent jurists, Justice Ravi Vijaykumar Malimath who retires on 24-05-2024, has carved his niche in the legal echelons with an exceptional track record of case disposal.
Supreme Court Collegium recommends appointment of Permanent Judges and extension of term of an Additional Judge
Recommendations were made regarding the appointment of 2 Additional Judges of Gauhati High Court as Permanent Judges and extension of term of Additional Judge of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court.
April 2024 Judicial Appointment Tracker | 9 High Court Appointments; 13 Collegium Recommendations and 1 Supreme Court Retirement
This segment aims to track and chart the monthly course of judicial appointments, retirements in the Supreme Court and High Courts along with recommendations made by the Supreme Court Collegium.
Supreme Court Collegium recommends appointment of a Permanent Judge and extension of term for 3 Additional Judges
The Collegium on 24-04-2024 recommended the appointment of 1 Permanent Judge and extension of term of 2 Additional Judges for Chhattisgarh High Court and extension of term of 1 Additional Judge for the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
Supreme Court Collegium recommends appointment of Judges for Kerala High Court and Telangana High Court
The Collegium on 16-04-2024, resolved to recommend the appointment of 3 Judges, which included 2 Permanent Judges and 1 Advocate as a Judge.
Supreme Court Collegium recommends appointment of Permanent Judges and Additional Judge for Karnataka High Court
The Resolution dated 03-04-2024 was signed by two members of the Collegium as Justice B R Gavai was travelling out of Delhi. However, Justice Gavai verbally conveyed his agreement with the proposal.
March 2024 Judicial Appointment Tracker | 36 High Court Appointments, 26 SC Collegium Recommendations
This segment aims to track and chart the monthly course of judicial appointments in the Supreme Court and High Courts along with recommendations made by the Supreme Court Collegium.