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June 3, 2026, 05:32 PM - 3 min read
In the meeting held on June 2, the Supreme Court collegium took decisions with regard to recommendation of names for appointment of judges to various High Courts across the country.
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June 1, 2026, 03:48 PM - 4 min read
The appointments come days after the sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court was increased from 34 to 38 through an ordinance issued by the government. With the five new appointments, 37 positions in the top court now stand filled.The recommendation to elevate the appointees was made by SC Collegium headed by CJI Surya Kant last week.
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May 31, 2026, 05:09 PM - 3 min read
He asserted a good consultation process is being followed to fill vacancies in the higher judiciary. The Law minister said Government is looking at systems followed in different countries for appointment of judges.
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March 20, 2026, 05:22 PM - 2 min read
The decision was taken at a full court meeting of the Supreme Court held on March 18 and chaired by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant. The Chief Justice of India and companion judges considered the designation of eligible candidates under the Supreme Court’s framework for senior advocates.
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March 8, 2026, 09:25 PM - 4 min read
He urged High Court collegiums across the country to actively consider meritorious women lawyers for judicial appointments and widen the zone of consideration where necessary.Justice Kant said that where suitable women candidates are available, their consideration for elevation to the Bench should become the norm rather than an exception.“Institutional intent is no longer enough. It must be accompanied by institutional imagination,” the Chief Justice said.
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January 16, 2026, 04:27 PM - 2 min read
On Friday, 16th January, Justice Sujoy Paul was administered the oath of office as the Chief Justice of the High Court at Calcutta. He is set to retire in June 2026.
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January 5, 2026, 01:42 PM - 3 min read
Presently, there are two judges at the Sikkim High Court, which is the smallest High Court in the country.With Justice Mustaque's addition, the working strength of the High Court will rise to its full sanctioned strength of three judges.
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July 24, 2025, 05:53 PM - 2 min read
Pointing out delay at the end of the Collegiums, the government today informed in the Upper House that a total of 371 posts of judges are vacant in various High Courts across the country and High Court collegiums have not sent any recommendation yet for more than 50 per cent of these vacancies.
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July 15, 2025, 07:27 PM - 3 min read
Even as the judiciary has been witnessing tussle on a host of issues with Centre, the latter has effected a major reshuffle approving the transfer of 16 High Court judges across different states. These transfers were made following the recommendations of the Supreme Court Collegium on May 26.
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July 10, 2025, 06:28 PM - 4 min read
A Rajasthan court has taken cognisance of a criminal complaint filed against Drishti IAS founder Dr. Vikas Divyakirti for allegedly making derogatory and defamatory statements against judiciary and judges in a viral video.
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July 4, 2025, 03:52 PM - 3 min read
In a significant move to strengthen the higher judiciary, the Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of 33 individuals as Judges across six High Courts. The recommendations include a mix of judicial officers and advocates.
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July 3, 2025, 01:45 PM - 3 min read
In order to have meritorious and deserving candidates on the prestigious posts , the Supreme Court Collegium has intensified its scrutiny of candidates being considered for High Court judgeship. The change in approach comes in the wake of the ongoing controversy around Justice Yashwant Varma and allegations of unaccounted cash found at his residence.
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