SC Collegium recommends appointment of Senior Advocate KV Viswanathan as Supreme Court Judge
Supreme Court: On 16-05-2023, the Supreme Court Collegium headed by CJI Dr. D.Y. Chandrachud, Sanjay Kishan Kaul, K.M. Joseph, Ajay Rastogi, Sanjiv
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SC collegium recommends Justice Robin Phukan’s appointment as Gauhati HC’s permanent Judge; 3 Advocates, including 1 flagged by IB, for appointment as Bombay HC Judges
The two Supreme Court collegium resolutions were passed on 02-05-2023.
Know Thy Judge| Justice Sandeep Mehta – The 36th Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court
Justice Sandeep Mehta has served as a Judge of Rajasthan High Court, prior to being appointed as the Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court
Justice Jaswant Singh retires after a short tenure as Chief Justice of Tripura High Court
Justice Jaswant Singh who was appointed as the 7th Chief Justice of Tripura High Court, has had an extensive legal career spanning 30+ years and has an avid interest in sports like lawn tennis, cricket and golf.
Lawyer Saurabh Kirpal cannot be denied judgeship because of his sexual orientation: Supreme CourtCollegium
The Supreme Court Collegium stated that every individual is entitled to maintain their own dignity and individuality, based on sexual orientation. Senior Advocate Kirpal’s openness about his orientation goes to his credit and rejecting his candidature on this ground would be contrary to the constitutional principles laid down by the Supreme Court.
Sharing critical posts of PM Modi will not impinge on the suitability of Advocate R. John Sathyan’s judgeship proposal; Supreme Court Collegium reiterates recommendation
The Supreme Court Collegium stated that the Intelligence Bureau report noted that nothing came against his integrity who also did not have any overt political leanings, therefore, its adverse comments in respect of posts made by Advocate R. John Sathyan would not impinge on his suitability, character, or integrity.
Department of Justice cannot repeatedly return judgeship proposals; Supreme Court Collegium reiterates recommendation of two Calcutta High Court Advocates
“Moreover, after the Supreme Court Collegium reiterated the proposal on 01 September 2021, it was not open to the Department to repeatedly send back the same proposal which has been reiterated by the Supreme Court Collegium after duly considering the objections of the Government.” said the Collegium.
Supreme Court Collegium reiterates Advocate Somasekhar Sundaresan elevation as a Bombay High Court Judge; says he can't be denied judgeship for expressing his views
The Supreme Court Collegium added that there are no indications of Advocate Somasekhar Sundaresan's links with any political parties with strong ideological leanings and emphasised on the right to free speech and expression under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution.
Supreme Court Collegium lauds Saurabh Kirpal for his openness about his sexual orientation; reiterates his recommendation as a Delhi High Court judge
The Supreme Court Collegium stated that every individual is entitled to maintain their own dignity and individuality, based on sexual orientation. Senior Advocate Kirpal's openness about his orientation goes to his credit and rejecting his candidature on this ground would be contrary to the constitutional principles laid down by the Supreme Court.
All collegium discussions can’t be in public domain; only final decisions to be uploaded on SC website: SC
In the case at hand, a Right to Information application sought the copies of resolution and decision taken in the Supreme Court Collegium’s meeting dated 12.12.2018 regarding elevation of Chief Justices of Two High Courts. However, the application was rejected as no final decision was taken in the said meeting.
SC Collegium approves proposal for appointment of 10 Additional Judges as Permanent Judges of All HC
The Supreme Court Collegium has approved the proposal for the appointment of the following Additional Judges of the Allahabad High Court as
Elevation of Judges as Chief Justices of the High Courts: Supreme Court Collegium recommends
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SC Collegium recommends transfer of Chief Justice of Satish Chandra Sharma of Telangana HC to Delhi HC
Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the transfer of Mr Justice Satish Chandra Sharma, Chief Justice, Telangana High Court to Delhi High Court.
Collegium approves proposal for appointment of 9 Additional Judges of Madras HC as Permanent Judges
Supreme Court Collegium has approved the proposal for the appointment of the following Additional Judges of the Madras High Court as Permanent
Supreme Court Collegium approves proposal for elevation of 7 advocates as judges in Delhi HC
The Supreme Court Collegium has approved the proposal for the elevation of the following Advocates as Judges in the Delhi High Court:
Proposal for elevation of 7 Judicial Officers as Judges in Patna High Court: SC Collegium approves
The Supreme Court Collegium has approved the proposal for the elevation of the following Judicial Officers as Judges in the Patna High
SC Collegium recommends elevation of Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and J.B. Pardiwala as Supreme Court Judges
Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the elevation of the following Chief Justice / Judge of the High Courts, as Judges in the
SC Collegium approves proposal for appointment of Justice Satyen Vaidya, Additional Judge of HP HC as Permanent Judge
The Supreme Court Collegium has approved the proposal for the appointment of Shri Justice Satyen Vaidya, Additional Judge of Himachal Pradesh High
6 Advocates of Madras High Court to be elevated as Judges: Supreme Court Collegium approves proposal
Supreme Court Collegium has approved the proposal for the elevation of the following Advocates as Judges in the Madras High Court: 1.
SC Collegium approves elevation of 9 Advocates as Judges in Bombay High Court
Supreme Court Collegium has approved the proposal for elevation of the following Advocates as Judges in the Bombay High Court: 1. Shri