The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended Orissa High Court Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo for appointment as Chief Justice of the Patna High Court. The decision was taken in a meeting chaired by CJI Surya Kant on December 18.
Justice BV Nagarathna is set to become the first woman Chief Justice of India, joining the Supreme Court Collegium on May 25, 2025. Currently the fifth most senior judge, she will influence judicial appointments until her retirement on October 29, 2027. Her tenure signifies a historic development in India’s judiciary.
The Central Government has appointed seven judicial officers as judges of the Gujarat High Court, following a recommendation from the Supreme Court Collegium. Although eight names were proposed, only seven were approved. This appointment aims to alleviate the burden on current judges, enhancing judicial efficiency despite ongoing vacancies.
A Supreme Court collegium member has proposed stricter criteria for appointing children of judges as High Court judges, highlighting the advantages they possess over first-generation lawyers. This issue arises amid concerns of nepotism in judicial appointments, prompting discussions about the need for reform in the selection process to enhance fairness and independence.