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The Collegium recommendations follow the elevation of three High Court Chief Justices to the Supreme Court in October 2026.
Justice T. Vinod Kumar’s transfer to his parent High Court of the State of Telangana was recommended by the Collegium on September 2026.
The President appoints Justice Nitin Wasudeo Sambre, Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak and Justice Puthichira Sam Koshy as Acting Chief Justices of the Delhi, Gujarat and Telangana High Courts under Article 223 of the Constitution.
The President has appointed Justices Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya, Sunita Agarwal and Aparesh Kumar Singh as Judges of the Supreme Court, following the Supreme Court Collegium’s recommendations dated 28 September 2026.
The decision was taken in view of Justice T. Vinod Kumar’s ensuing retirement in November 2026.
If the latest recommendations are approved by the Centre, this will not only bring the number of closer to the sanctioned strength of 38 Judges, but it will also increase the number of women Judges in the Bench.
Justice Ujjal Bhuyan’s legal journey reflects a blend of professional excellence and personal versatility. Born into a distinguished legal family in Guwahati, he built an independent and accomplished career in the legal field spanning over more than 3 decades. Beyond the courtroom, he is known for his keen interest in music, acting, and sports, reflecting a personality that extends beyond the confines of the law.
The Court held that although allegations of fraudulent availment of Input Tax Credit under the CGST Act constitute serious economic offences, arrest cannot be made as a matter of course. Where the investigation is primarily based on documentary evidence already in the custody of the authorities and custodial interrogation is not shown to be indispensable, anticipatory bail deserves to be granted subject to appropriate safeguards.
The Court held that educational authorities lacked statutory authority to direct minority educational institutions to provide free education to children of journalists by invoking the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, reiterating that the Act is inapplicable to minority institutions protected under Article 30(1) of the Constitution.
The Court held that while prosecuting offences arising out of the alleged sale or use of Chinese manjha, a Magistrate must record reasons demonstrating application of mind before taking cognizance and issuing summons.
“When the executive authority, entrusted with the implementation of the Service Rules, concedes their incompatibility with the governing constitutional instrument, the Court cannot sustain their validity.”
“The petitioner approached the Court only after the declaration of the financial results and the contract was already executed and it was opined that any interference at this juncture would not only unsettle a concluded contract but also cause administrative chaos and financial loss to the public exchequer.”
“There is no lien on the certificate of the students since the certificate of the student is his/her property.”
“Public health and safety form an essential part of the constitutional vision under Articles 21 and 47 of the Constitution of India.”
“The impugned order is thus not only vague but draconian and contrary to a party’s constitutional and legal right to carry on any trade or business.”
Photographs placed before the Court disclosed that the minor child was in safe custody of his father
The petitioner had averred that the intent of Order 13 Rule 9 of the CPC is to ensure that documents, once they have served their purpose in litigation and are no longer required by the Court, should be returned to their rightful owners.
Pandals must not block traffic or access to emergency exits and hospitals. Their registration was made mandatory, with an emphasis on using eco-friendly idols. The use of sound systems after 10 PM was restricted, and organizers were instructed to keep the volume at an appropriate decibel level.
“The essential requirement to constitute an offence under the Arms Act is the existence of mens rea, i.e., knowledge of such possession or control over the firearm or ammunition, even in the absence of actual physical possession.”
In a press note issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice, the President appointed 19 Advocates and Judicial Officers as Judges and Additional Judges in Gauhati, Madhya Pradesh and Telangana High Court.