The Supreme Court Collegium, headed by the Chief Justice of India, recommended the confirmation of twelve additional judges as permanent jurists across four constitutional High Courts. The elevation recommendations, published on the apex court’s official portal, encompass sitting judges currently serving in the High Courts of Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Uttarakhand, and Gauhati.
The collegium reached its determination following rigorous review of performance dossiers, judgment disposal rates, and consultative evaluations with designated apex court judges conversant with the respective jurisdictions. The formal resolution has been forwarded to the Union Ministry of Law and Justice for presidential assent and constitutional notification under Article 217 of the Constitution.
Bar associations and court administration registrars welcomed the elevations, noting that permanent appointments provide institutional stability and accelerate case clearance across heavily burdened state benches. Judicial policy analysts noted that filling judicial vacancies remains crucial for tackling protracted case backlogs across appellate courts nationwide.
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https://www.thehindu.com/news/top-news-of-the-day-september-24-2026/article71503849.ece