The Supreme Court declined to entertain a petition by Himachal Pradesh judicial officer Arvind Malhotra seeking consideration of his name for High Court judge appointment. Malhotra alleged that junior officers were recommended by the Collegium while his candidature was not considered for elevation.
Arvind Malhotra, Principal Judge of the Family Court in Dharamshala, has approached the Supreme Court challenging the recommendation of three judicial officers for elevation to the Himachal Pradesh High Court, alleging that officers junior to him were preferred despite his seniority.
The Supreme Court Collegium approved twelve judicial appointment proposals across the Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Punjab and Haryana High Courts, including promotions of judicial officers, elevation of advocates to the bench, and regularization of additional judges to strengthen judicial capacity.
The Supreme Court Collegium on March 24, 2026 approved elevation of Additional Judges as Permanent Judges in Chhattisgarh High Court and Madras High Court, strengthening judicial capacity and ensuring continuity in adjudication.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has said that judicial appointments under the Collegium system will strongly prioritise merit, integrity, experience, and the right judicial temperament. He emphasised balanced transparency in the appointment process while safeguarding institutional integrity.
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended judicial officer Vimal Kumar Yadav for appointment as a judge of the Delhi High Court, pending government approval. With over two decades of experience, Yadav has held multiple significant roles in the judicial system, highlighting his suitability for this elevated position.
Justice Brar’s name was first recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium for appointment as a judge in July 2022. This recommendation was reiterated in March 2023, leading to his eventual appointment as an Additional Judge of the High Court. NEW DELHI: The Central Government, on Wednesday (1st Dec), issued a notification confirming the appointment of […]
On Monday(13th May), Supreme Court seeks clarification from Himachal Pradesh High Court Registrar on non-elevation of two senior district judges, following formal grievance. Judges claim rightful promotions unjustly bypassed.
