The Supreme Court Collegium has suggested the appointment of 5 advocates as judges of the Calcutta High Court. With 29 vacancies, this decision aims to strengthen the court’s functioning.
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NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court Collegium suggested appointing five lawyers as judges in the Calcutta High Court.
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This important decision was made during a meeting of the Collegium on February 25.
The names of the lawyers recommended for the judge’s post are:
- Smita Das De
- Reetobroto Kumar Mitra
- Md Talay Masood Siddiqui
- Krishnaraj Thaker
- Om Narayan Rai
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As of February 1, the Calcutta High Court has “43 judges” working, while its total approved strength is “72 judges.”
This means there are “29 vacancies” in the High Court that need to be filled.
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The appointment of these five advocates as judges is expected to help in reducing the burden on the court and ensuring smooth judicial proceedings.
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