New Delhi: The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the names of three High Court Chief Justices for appointment as judges of the Supreme Court of India. The recommendation was made to fill vacancies in the apex court and strengthen its judicial capacity. According to reports, the Supreme Court currently has 34 judges against its sanctioned strength of 38.
Details of Supreme Court Judge Appointment
The Collegium has recommended the elevation of the following Chief Justices to the Supreme Court:
Justice Sunita Agarwal
Justice Sunita Agarwal is serving as the Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court. She has handled several important constitutional, administrative, and civil matters during her judicial career.
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Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya
Justice D.K. Upadhyaya is the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court. He is known for his experience in constitutional law, public administration, and judicial reforms.
Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh
Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh is the Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court. He has delivered judgments on public interest issues, governance, and legal administration.
The names were recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant.
What Is The Supreme Court Collegium
The Collegium is the body responsible for recommending appointments and transfers of judges in the higher judiciary. It consists of the Chief Justice of India and the senior-most judges of the Supreme Court. The system plays a key role in judicial appointments in India.
Members Of The Collegium
The Collegium is led by the Chief Justice of India and includes senior Supreme Court judges who collectively examine the suitability of candidates for elevation to the apex court.
FAQs
The Collegium recommends appointments and transfers of judges in the Supreme Court and High Courts of India.
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended Justice Sunita Agarwal, Justice D.K. Upadhyaya, and Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh for elevation to the Supreme Court.
They will officially become Supreme Court judges after approval by the Central Government and appointment by the President of India.
