122 days into CJI Surya Kant’s tenure, no Supreme Court judge has been appointed despite one vacancy. The delay raises questions as past Collegiums usually made recommendations much earlier.
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.
Former CJI B R Gavai said the collegium system is currently the most suitable for India despite its flaws. He also urged the government to implement the National Litigation Policy to reduce court pendency.
Supreme Court Justice Dipankar Datta said the Collegium did not always protect judges who showed courage and integrity in the past. He warned that lack of protection may discourage judges from choosing ethics over career growth.
The Supreme Court Collegium has decided that judges set to become High Court Chief Justices may be transferred nearly two months before the post falls vacant. The move aims to ensure smooth transition, better administration, and uninterrupted justice delivery across High Courts.
Supreme Court Collegium, in a historic move approved appointing five retired judges as ad hoc judges of the Allahabad High Court under Article 224-A to reduce vacancies and pendency, ensuring faster justice delivery nationwide effectively.
The Centre has notified the appointment of Justice A Muhamed Mustaque as the Chief Justice of the Sikkim High Court following the Supreme Court Collegium’s recommendation. With his elevation, the Sikkim High Court will reach its full sanctioned strength of three judges.
The President of India appointed Hon’ble Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo, a judge of the Orissa High Court, as the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court, effective upon taking charge, following a recommendation from the Supreme Court Collegium.
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended Orissa High Court Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo for appointment as Chief Justice of the Patna High Court. The decision was taken in a meeting chaired by CJI Surya Kant on December 18.
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended five senior High Court judges for appointment as Chief Justices across Uttarakhand, Meghalaya, Jharkhand, Sikkim and Patna High Courts. The proposals will now be sent to the Union Government for approval and formal notification.
