The Central government approved the appointment of Alok Kumar Sinha, Sourendra Pandey, and Soni Shrivastava as judges of the Patna High Court, leaving two recommended advocates pending. The court currently has 34 judges instead of the sanctioned 53, leading to a significant shortage that affects case hearings and justice delivery.
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Justices Renu Bhatnagar and Rajneesh Kumar Gupta were sworn in as judges of the Delhi High Court. With their appointment, the court’s working strength has increased to 41, while the sanctioned strength stands at 60. This addition is expected to enhance judicial efficiency. However, a considerable number of positions remain vacant.
New Delhi, January 21, 2025 – Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya will be sworn in as the new Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court today. The ceremony will take place at 5:00 PM at Raj Niwas, Civil Lines, Delhi. It will be attended by key government officials, sitting judges, legal professionals, and other dignitaries.
Justice Shekhar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court canceled his participation in a seminar linked to the Ram Mandir movement, refuting claims that he was a keynote speaker after a misleading poster circulated on social media. His decision followed previous controversies, raising questions about his public remarks and judicial conduct.
The Supreme Court Collegium recommended the appointment of six judicial officers as judges for the High Courts of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh during a meeting on January 11. This decision addresses existing vacancies, with Telangana having 15 unfilled positions and Andhra Pradesh 11, improving judicial capacity in both states.
The Supreme Court collegium, led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, held an unprecedented meeting in Visakhapatnam to assess candidates for judgeship from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana High Courts. This marks a significant departure from traditional processes, allowing personal interaction to evaluate candidates’ suitability, while also addressing diversity concerns regarding family connections in judicial appointments.
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.
