Delhi HC lawyers write to CJI BR Gavai, urging reconsideration of Justice Tara Vitasta Ganju’s transfer to Karnataka High Court, calling it unfortunate and unappreciative of her service.
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NEW DELHI: A group of 94 Delhi-based advocates has written to Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai, urging reconsideration of the Supreme Court Collegium’s recommendation to transfer Justice Tara Vitasta Ganju of the Delhi High Court to the Karnataka High Court. The letter has been signed by prominent senior advocates, including Kirti Uppal, Gaurav Sarin, and Manik Dogra.
The advocates’ letter highlights Justice Ganju’s stellar 30-year-long service to the Bar and her impeccable record on the bench. Known for her efficiency, the judge has one of the highest disposal rates in the Delhi High Court. Her judicial work addresses multiple areas of commercial disputes, rent revisions, labor issues, and arbitration appeals.
The letter points out that under Justice Ganju’s stewardship, even the Rent Revision Roster has been streamlined from two courts to one, demonstrating her ability to manage an extensive caseload effectively.
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Beyond her courtroom achievements, Justice Ganju is lauded for mentoring and encouraging women and young lawyers, a contribution that adds to the institutional strength of the judiciary. The advocates expressed their concern that such judicial talent and dedication are “shunted rather than appreciated.”
They emphasized that principles like judicial independence, merit-based advancement, and recognition of excellence should guide decisions involving the transfer of judges. The proposed transfer, the letter argues, may be perceived as a loss to the judiciary and potentially affect the institutional integrity of the Delhi High Court.
The Supreme Court Collegium had recently recommended the transfer of two Delhi High Court judges, Justice Tara Vitasta Ganju to Karnataka and Justice Arun Monga to Rajasthan. These recommendations are currently awaiting approval from the Central government.
The concerns raised by advocates echo similar sentiments expressed by the Delhi High Court Bar Association (DHCBA). In a letter dated September 1, the DHCBA stated that the recent spate of transfers of judges in and out of the Delhi High Court has caused unease among lawyers practicing before the court and within the institution itself.
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