Centre notifies appointments of Additional Judges for Andhra Pradesh and Bombay High Courts
Between 23-10-2024 and 24-10-2024, the Ministry of Law and Justice notified the appointment of 8 advocates as Additional High Court Judges.
High Court Judges
Justice S. Rachaiah appointed as Permanent Judge of Karnataka High Court
On 15-10-2024, the SC Collegium recommended Justice Siddaiah Rachaiah’s name for appointment as a Permanent Judge of the High Court of Karnataka against the existing vacancy.
SC Collegium recommends appointment of Judges for High Courts of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala
On 15-10-2024 the Collegium recommended appointment of Judicial Officers and Advocates as Judges and Additional Judges as Permanent Judges for Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka High Courts respectively.
Justice Ritu Bahri, 13th Chief Justice of Uttaranchal High Court, retires after a tenure of 8 months
Justice Ritu Bahri who retires on 10-10-2024, made history as upon her elevation on 04-02-2024, she became the first woman Chief Justice of Uttaranchal High Court.
President appoints Justice Manoj Kumar Tiwari as Acting Chief Justice of Uttaranchal High Court
Justice Tiwari will perform the duties of the office of the Chief Justice with effect from 11-10-2024 consequent upon the retirement of Justice Ritu Bahri, Chief Justice, on 10-10-2024.
Law Ministry notifies the appointment of 3 Advocates as Judges of Gujarat High Court
The Supreme Court Collegium on 13-8-2024, recommended their names after considering their merit and record.
September 2024 Judicial Appointment Tracker | 24 Collegium Recommendations; 15 HC Appointments and 2 Transfers
This segment aims to track and chart the monthly course of judicial appointments, retirements in the Supreme Court and High Courts along with recommendations made by the Supreme Court Collegium.
Supreme Court issues directions to release pending salary & arrears of Patna High Court Judge, Justice Rudra Prakash Mishra
The aggrieved High Court Judge had approached the Supreme Court stating that he had not received any salary since his appointment due to absence of a General Provident Fund (GPF) account.
Know Thy Judge | Justice Manmohan, Chief Justice of Delhi High Court
The Supreme Court Collegium on 11-7-2024 recommended the name of Justice Manmohan as the next Chief Justice of the High Court of Delhi and the recommendation was confirmed on 21-9-2024.
Know Thy Judge | Justice M.S. Ramachandra Rao, the 16th Chief Justice of High Court of Jharkhand
Sworn in as 16th Chief Justice of the High Court of Jharkhand on 25-09-2024, Justice M. S. Ramachandra Rao, a 3rd generation Judge, also served as Chief Justice of High Court of Himachal Pradesh.
Justice Rajiv Shakdher takes oath as 29th Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court
Justice Rajiv Shakdher’s elevation was recommended by the Collegium on 11-7-2024 and his appointment was finally confirmed by the Law Ministry on 21-9-2024.
SC Collegium recommends appointment of Justice Narendar G. as next Chief Justice of Uttaranchal HC
Justice Ritu Bahri, who is currently the Chief Justice of Uttaranchal High Court, retires on 10-10-2024.
SC Collegium recommends appointment of 2 Judicial Officers as Judges of Patna HC
On 24-9-2024, the Supreme Court Collegium recommended the names Shashi Bhushan Prasad Singh, and Ashok Kumar Pandey.
SC Collegium recommends appointment of 9 Advocates as Judges of Bombay HC
On 24-9-2024, the Collegium recommended the names stating that their inter se seniority will be fixed as per the existing practice.
Supreme Court Collegium recommends appointment of Judges for Madras High Court
The Collegium recommended the appointment of 5 Permanent Judges and 3 Judicial Officers as new Judges of Madras High Court.
August 2024 Judicial Appointment Tracker | 20 Collegium Recommendations; 14 HC Appointments; 9 Term Extensions
This segment aims to track and chart the monthly course of judicial appointments, retirements in the Supreme Court and High Courts along with recommendations made by the Supreme Court Collegium.
SC Collegium reiterates recommendation to transfer Justice Shamim Ahmed to Madras High Court
On 21-8-2024, the Collegium proposed the transfer of Justice Shamim Ahmed, Judge, High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, to Madras High Court. However, via representation dated 22-8-2024, Justice Ahmed had requested reconsideration.
SC Collegium recommends appointment of Advocate Tejas Dhirenbhai Karia, as Judge of Delhi High Court
The Collegium noted that Advocate Karia is a domain expert in the law of arbitration and has extensive experience in conducting arbitrations, both domestic and international.
Supreme Court Collegium recommends appointment of 3 Advocates as Judges of Delhi High Court
The Collegium recommended Advocates Ajay Digpaul, Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar, and Shwetasree Majumder, be appointed as Judges of the High Court of Delhi.
President appoints Justice Hamarsan Singh Thangkhiew as Acting Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court
Justice Thangkhiew will perform the duties of the Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court consequent upon the retirement of Chief Justice S. Vaidyanathan, on 16-8-2024.