SC Collegium recommends Bombay CJ Alok Aradhe & Patna CJ Vipul Pancholi for elevation as SC judges; Pancholi to be future CJI in 2031.
Read Full ArticleSC Collegium recommends new Chief Justices for 5 High Courts, including MP, Karnataka, Gauhati, Patna, and Jharkhand.
SC urges Centre to clear pending judge appointments swiftly to reduce high court vacancies and tackle over 7 lakh pending criminal appeals.
Justice Manmohan sworn in as SC judge, raising the Supreme Court’s strength to 33. A seasoned jurist, he brings decades of legal expertise to the bench.
Justice Manmohan, Delhi HC Chief Justice, appointed as SC judge, bringing SC’s strength to 33. Oath scheduled for Dec 4. Recommended by Collegium Nov 28.
SC asks HP HC Collegium to reconsider two district judges for elevation, citing procedural issues in CJ’s individual decision. Collective consultation required.
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Centre notifies appointments of Justice N Kotiswar Singh and Justice R Mahadevan as Supreme Court judges, marking the first SC judge from Manipur.
SC Collegium recommends appointments of Chief Justices for Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, J&K, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Madras, and Meghalaya High Courts.
SC recommends Justices N Kotiswar Singh and R Mahadevan for elevation to Supreme Court, filling vacancies left by retiring judges.
Supreme Court Collegium recommends appointing five additional judges of Karnataka High Court as permanent, with one judge for a fresh term. Details here.
SC Collegium backs HC judge nominee with political ties, citing lack of concrete grounds for rejection and affirming political background alone isn't disqualifying.
Justice N V Anjaria named Chief Justice of Karnataka HC, succeeding Justice P S Dinesh Kumar, recognized for integrity and legal expertise.
SC Collegium recommends Justice N V Anjaria as Karnataka HC's next Chief Justice, succeeding Justice P S Dinesh Kumar upon his retirement.
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