The Union Law Ministry informed the Lok Sabha that 38 candidates from SC, ST, OBC, and BC are being considered for High Court judgeships. Among the 205 pending recommendations by High Court Collegiums, 16.8% have been from these backgrounds since 2018. The government’s stance on approving candidates based on social media activity remains vague.
On Wednesday(24th July),The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended a fresh one-year term for nine additional judges of the Calcutta High Court, starting August 31, 2024, instead of making their appointments permanent. The judges include Justices Biswaroop Chowdhury, Partha Sarathi Sen, Prasenjit Biswas, Uday Kumar, Ajay Kumar Gupta, Supratim Bhattacharya, Partha Sarathi Chatterjee, Apurba Sinha Ray, and Md Shabbar Rashidi.
Today, On 19th July, President Droupadi Murmu appointed seven additional judges of the Bombay High Court and three additional judges of the Delhi High Court as permanent judges to enhance judicial capacity and efficiency. Two Bombay High Court judges were also reappointed for one year. The decision followed Supreme Court Collegium’s recommendations and aims to reduce case backlog and improve judicial efficiency in India.
Union Minister Arjum Ram Meghwal today announced the elevation of Justices Girish Kathpalia, Manoj Jain, and Dharmesh Sharma as permanent judges of the Delhi High Court. The Supreme Court Collegium recommended their appointment after thorough evaluations, filling existing vacancies and bringing the total number of permanent judges at the Delhi High Court to 37 out of a sanctioned strength of 45.
Today(on 18th July),Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud will administer the oath to Justices Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh and R. Mahadevan as new Supreme Court judges, restoring the court’s full strength to 34. This follows the Supreme Court Collegium’s recommendation and presidential approval of their appointments.
Today, On 16th July, the Centre approved the appointments of Justices N Kotiswar Singh and R Mahadevan as Supreme Court judges, following the recommendation of the Supreme Court Collegium on July 11. Once confirmed, the court will have a full complement of 34 judges. Justice Singh will be the first Supreme Court judge from Manipur, and Justice Mahadevan has extensive experience in the legal field.
The Supreme Court collegium, led by Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, recommended the elevation of high court judges N Kotiswar Singh and R Mahadevan to the Supreme Court. The collegium also recommended new Chief Justices for eight high courts to enhance diversity and representation from marginalized communities. This move aims to strengthen the judiciary and ensure diverse representation.
Today, On 10th July, the Supreme Court collegium recommended the appointment of three additional judges from the Delhi High Court as permanent judges, aiming to strengthen the judiciary. It also proposed seven additional judges from the Bombay High Court for permanent positions and extension of terms for two others. These efforts are crucial for efficient justice administration in India.
Wilson, a DMK MP, met with Union Law Minister Meghwal to advocate for Permanent Regional Benches of the Supreme Court in various zones and other judicial reforms. Meghwal assured Wilson of reviewing the representation. The proposal also focused on social justice, diversity in judicial appointments, and raising retirement age for judges.
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra emphasized the judiciary’s crucial role in democracy, urging judges to act with courage and integrity. She criticized the fear of judges in granting relief to opposition leaders and raised concerns about the retirement age of judges. Moitra’s speech ignited a debate on the judiciary’s role in a democratic society.