New Delhi: The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended four High Court judges for appointment as Chief Justices of different High Courts in India. The recommendations were announced on October 26, 2026, following a meeting of the Collegium.
The recommendations cover the Delhi, Gujarat, Telangana and Uttarakhand High Courts. The proposed appointments are an important step in the process of selecting the next Chief Justices of these courts.
Four High Court Judges Recommended For Chief Justice Posts
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the following four judges for the top judicial positions in different High Courts.
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1. Justice P. Sam Koshy – Delhi High Court
Justice P. Sam Koshy, who is currently serving as a judge of the Telangana High Court, has been recommended for appointment as the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court.
If the appointment is approved and formally notified, he will take charge of the leadership of the Delhi High Court.
2. Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak – Gujarat High Court
Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak, who is serving at the Gujarat High Court, has been recommended for appointment as the Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court.
The recommendation is part of the Collegium’s latest decisions on judicial leadership in India’s High Courts.
3. Justice Tapabrata Chakraborty – Telangana High Court
Justice Tapabrata Chakraborty, who is currently serving at the Calcutta High Court, has been recommended for appointment as the Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court.
The recommendation proposes his move from the Calcutta High Court to lead the Telangana High Court.
4. Justice Sudhir Singh – Uttarakhand High Court
Justice Sudhir Singh, who is currently serving at the Patna High Court, has been recommended for appointment as the Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court.
His proposed appointment is another part of the Collegium’s decision to recommend new leadership for different High Courts.
What Is The Supreme Court Collegium
The Supreme Court Collegium is a group of senior judges that makes recommendations for the appointment and transfer of judges in India’s higher judiciary.
It plays an important role in recommending judges for positions in the Supreme Court and High Courts, including appointments as Chief Justices. These recommendations form part of India’s judicial appointment process.
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The recommendations cover the Delhi High Court, Gujarat High Court, Telangana High Court and Uttarakhand High Court.
The four judges are Justice P. Sam Koshy, Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak, Justice Tapabrata Chakraborty and Justice Sudhir Singh.
The Supreme Court Collegium announced its recommendations on October 26, 2026, following its meeting on that date.
