Former CJI B R Gavai said the collegium system is currently the most suitable for India despite its flaws. He also urged the government to implement the National Litigation Policy to reduce court pendency.
The Ministry of Law and Justice notified the appointment of Justice Sujoy Paul as Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court. The decision follows a Supreme Court Collegium recommendation made during its meeting held on January 9, 2026, recently.
The Central government has notified the appointment of advocate Jai Krishna Upadhyay as a judge of the Allahabad High Court. His name was earlier cleared by the Supreme Court Collegium but was pending during the previous round of judicial appointments.
