The Supreme Court Collegium has proposed the elevation of five judges as Chief Justices in key High Courts. The recommendations were made during its meeting held on 26th May 2025.
The Supreme Court Collegium, in its meeting on 26th May 2025, has recommended the promotion of several High Court Judges to the position of Chief Justices in different High Courts across India.
This important decision aims to fill key leadership roles in the judiciary and ensure smooth functioning of High Courts.
The Collegium’s statement highlights the names of five judges who have been recommended for elevation.
| Sl. No. | Name of the Judge | Parent High Court (PHC) | Present High Court | High Court Appointed as Chief Justice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva | Delhi | Madhya Pradesh | Madhya Pradesh |
| 2 | Justice Vibhu Bakhru | Delhi | Delhi | Karnataka |
| 3 | Justice Ashutosh Kumar | Patna | Patna | Gauhati |
| 4 | Justice Vipul Manubhai Pancholi | Gujarat | Patna | Patna |
| 5 | Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan | Himachal Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh | Jharkhand (vacancy likely to arise) |
The statement mentions:
“The Supreme Court Collegium in its meeting held on 26th May, 2025 has recommended elevation of Judges as Chief Justices of the High Courts, as mentioned below:”
Here are the details of the judges recommended for appointment as Chief Justices:
- Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva – His parent High Court is Delhi, and he is currently serving in the Madhya Pradesh High Court. The Collegium has recommended his elevation as Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court.
- Justice Vibhu Bakhru – He is presently serving in the Delhi High Court. The Collegium has recommended him for appointment as Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court.
- Justice Ashutosh Kumar – He is currently a judge at the Patna High Court. The Collegium has proposed his elevation as Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court.
- Justice Vipul Manubhai Pancholi – Originally from the Gujarat High Court, he is currently posted in the Patna High Court. The Collegium has recommended his appointment as Chief Justice of the Patna High Court.
- Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan – He belongs to the Himachal Pradesh High Court. The Collegium has proposed his elevation as Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court, noting that this vacancy is “likely to arise consequent upon transfer of the incumbent Chief Justice.”
These recommendations are part of the Supreme Court’s ongoing efforts to strengthen judicial leadership and maintain efficient judicial administration across Indian High Courts.
The decisions made by the Collegium are vital for maintaining the independence and effectiveness of the judiciary.
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Once the Union Government clears these appointments, the judges will take charge as Chief Justices in their respective High Courts, playing key roles in managing court operations, assigning cases, and ensuring delivery of justice.
This move reflects the Supreme Court Collegium’s commitment to ensuring proper judicial leadership in High Courts across the country and comes at a crucial time when several High Courts are facing vacancies or upcoming retirements at the top level.
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