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In his first meeting as head of the Collegium, CJI B.R. Gavai recommended the elevation of 2 High Court Chief Justices and 1 High Court Judge to the Supreme Court.

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The transfer recommendations were made to infuse inclusivity and diversity at the level of High Courts.

Justice Subhendu Samanta
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Justice Subhendu Samanta was elevated as Additional Judge of Calcutta High Court on 18-5-2022.

Justice Tashi Rabstan retires
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SC Collegium modified its proposal to recommend Justice Rabstan as Chief Justice of his parent High Court of J&K and Ladakh and he took oath of office on 27-9-2024.

Justice Harish Tandon
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The Collegium headed by Justice Sanjiv Khanna, CJI, recommended the appointment of Justice Harish Tandon, Judge Calcutta High Court, as Chief Justice of Orissa High Court.

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Justice Joymalya Bagchi formerly serving as Judge of Calcutta High Court was appointed to the Supreme Court on 10-3-2025 and is in line to become the CJI in 2031.

Justice Joymalya Bagchi
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The Supreme Court Collegium, headed by Justice Sanjiv Khanna, CJI, in its meeting held on 06-3-2025, recommended the name of Justice Bagchi for the Supreme Court.

Justice Harish Tandon
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A vacancy in the office of the Chief Justice of the High Court of Orissa arose consequent upon retirement of Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh.

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The Collegium also recommended the extension of term of Justice Manjusha Ajay Deshpande, as Additional Judge of the High Court of Bombay.

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The Collegium led by Justice Sanjiv Khanna, CJI on 5-2-2025 issued the statement concerning the appointments.

Permanent Judges Madras HC Telangana HC
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The Collegium in its meeting on 5-2-2025 recommended the appointment of 5 Permanent Judges.

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The Collegium on 11-1-2025 recommended appointment of Judges for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana High Courts.

Justice K. Vinod Chandran
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The Supreme Court Collegium headed by Justice Sanjiv Khanna, CJI, on 7-1-2025 had recommended the name of Justice K. Vinod Chandran, currently serving as Chief Justice of Patna High Court, as Judge of Supreme Court of India.

Gauhati HC Permanent Judges
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The Collegium recommended the names of 2 Additional Judges to be appointed as Permanent Judges.

Justice K. Vinod Chandran
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Justice K. Vinod Chandran was appointed as a Judge of the High Court of Kerala on 8-11-2011 and was elevated as the Chief Justice of the High Court of Judicature at Patna on 29-3-2023.

SC collegium judicial officer advocates
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On 22-12-2024, the Collegium recommended six candidates to be appointed as Judges in four High Courts of India.

Supreme Court Roundup November
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November 2024 saw significant developments in the Supreme Court, with the elevation of Justice Sanjiv Khanna as the 51st Chief Justice of India; and landmark rulings on material resources of the community and minority status of AMU.

Justice Manmohan
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Justice Manmohan was appointed as Chief Justice of Delhi High Court on 21-9-2024 and took oath of office on 29-9-2024.

Justice D. Krishnakumar
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Current Chief Justice of Manipur High Court, Justice Siddharth Mridul will retire on 21-11-2024, thereby giving rise to a vacancy in the office of Chief Justice.

Justice Tashi Rabstan
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Justice Tashi Rabstan was earlier recommended to be appointed as Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court; however, the SC Collegium modified its proposal to recommend him as Chief Justice of his parent High Court of J&K and Ladakh.