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.
Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai took oath as the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court on Friday, marking a significant milestone in her judicial career and leadership journey. Governor Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Syed Ata Hasnain administered the oath of office and secrecy at a ceremony held at Lok Bhavan in Patna.
Justice Alok Kumar Verma resigned as a Judge of the Uttarakhand High Court, with the Union Ministry of Law and Justice formally notifying the resignation through an official communication issued on May 27, 2026, marking an unexpected development within the higher judiciary.
The Supreme Court appointed its former judge Hrishikesh Roy as the Bihar Cricket Association ombudsman after Justice Abhay S Oka declined to continue, saying the role involved an adjudicatory function he preferred not to undertake at this time.
Justice Tara Vitasta Ganju was sworn in as a Judge of the Karnataka High Court by Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru. Beginning her speech in Kannada, she expressed gratitude and pledged to serve with dedication and humility.
Justice Shree Chandrashekhar was officially sworn in as the new Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court. Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan administered the oath of office at Raj Bhavan, attended by top state officials and dignitaries.
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.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar called for an FIR regarding the discovery of partially burnt cash at Justice Yashwant Varma’s residence amid ongoing controversy over his transfer to the Allahabad High Court. A Public Interest Litigation has urged delaying his swearing-in pending inquiries, highlighting concerns about judicial integrity and transparency.
CJI Sanjiv Khanna expressed profound gratitude during a ceremony by the Delhi High Court Bar Association, referring to the court as his “home.” Having practiced for 22 years and served as a judge for 13, he highlighted his commitment to reducing case backlogs and improving the judiciary’s image.
On Thursday(29th August),The Supreme Court Collegium, led by CJI DY Chandrachud, recommended Tejas Dhirenbhai Karia for appointment as a judge in the Delhi High Court, emphasizing his expertise in arbitration law. This move highlights the judiciary’s need for specialists in this critical legal area.
