The Delhi High Court ruled that the Supreme Court collegium’s reasons for rejecting judgeship candidates should remain confidential, as disclosure could harm the candidates. The court emphasized that the High Court cannot challenge the Supreme Court’s decisions. The Division Bench dismissed an appeal, advising the petitioner to seek early hearing if his cases were being delayed.
Today, On 11th June, Justice Rajesh Sekhri granted a one-year extension as an additional judge of the Jammu & Kashmir High Court, following a recommendation by the Supreme Court Collegium on May 17. The decision, effective from July 29, 2024, ensures continuity in the judiciary of Jammu & Kashmir. The Central Government announced this extension via a tweet by Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal.
The Delhi High Court imposed a fine of Rs. 25,000 on an individual seeking justifications for Supreme Court Collegium’s recommendations, emphasizing the Collegium’s autonomy. The petitioner’s plea was deemed a misuse of judicial resources, lacking genuine public interest. The decision raised concerns about judicial independence versus transparency in the Collegium system.
Today, On April 4th The SC Collegium recommended granting permanent status to five additional judges of the Karnataka High Court and proposed another judge for a fresh one-year term, aligning with the High Court collegium’s recommendations. The resolution was posted on the official website following the meeting. The candidates were evaluated by Supreme Court judges familiar with High Court operations, in accordance with the Memorandum of Procedure.
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court collegium proposed the transfer of two judges from the Delhi High Court, namely Justice V Kameswar Rao and Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva, following their own requests for the transfers. Two esteemed judges from the Delhi High Court on Wednesday have officially requested transfers to other high courts. This move, as articulated […]
The Supreme Court Collegium recommended the permanent elevation of five additional judges at the Allahabad High Court, including Justice Saurabh Srivastava, Justice Om Prakash Shukla, Justice Mohd. Azhar Husain Idrisi, Justice Jyotsna Sharma, and Justice Surendra Singh-I. This decision follows a thorough review process, demonstrating their exceptional legal proficiency and commitment.
Supreme Court invalidated a contentious ruling by the Andhra Pradesh High Court, led by Justice Rakesh Kumar, which had criticized both the Collegium and Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy [State of Andhra Pradesh and ors vs Thota Suresh Babu and ors]. A panel of Justices Bela M Trivedi and Pankaj Mithal annulled all contentious remarks […]
Justice N V Anjaria of Gujarat High Court was recommended to be the Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court by the Supreme Court Collegium, succeeding Justice PS Dinesh Kumar. Known for his expertise in civil and constitutional law, he was praised for integrity and competence. The appointment is pending government approval and is set to take effect on February 24th.
In a significant development in the Indian judiciary, Advocate Pranav Shailesh Trivedi has been appointed as a Judge of the Gujarat High Court. This appointment comes after a notable endorsement by the Supreme Court Collegium, marking a crucial step in the nation’s legal framework. Also read- 2008 Ahmedabad Blasts: Gujarat High Court Urges Convict To […]
The Supreme Court Collegium on Friday 19 January has put forth a strong recommendation for the appointment of Karnataka High Court Chief Justice Prasanna B Varale as a judge of the Supreme Court of India. This recommendation, if approved by the Central government, would mark a historic moment, as Justice Varale would become the third […]