Supreme Court collegium nominates four chief justices amid vacancies in seven high courts
The Supreme Court collegium, led by CJI Surya Kant, put forward four judges for chief justice posts in Bombay, Calcutta, Patna and Punjab-Haryana, while seven high courts still lack permanent chief justices.
At a time when acting chief justices are running seven of India's 25 high courts, the collegium headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant recommended four senior judges for permanent appointments. The nominees are slated for the Bombay, Calcutta, Patna and Punjab-Haryana high courts. No decisions have been made yet for the chief justice slots in Rajasthan, Jammu & Kashmir and Madhya Pradesh, which continue to operate under acting heads. The government must now consider the collegium's proposals.
Why it matters
Filling chief justice vacancies is crucial for the efficient functioning of India's high courts and the rule of law.
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