Telangana: The Justice PS Koshy has been appointed as the Acting Chief Justice Of Telangana High Court. The Ministry of Law and Justice issued the notification under Article 223 of the Constitution of India, confirming that Justice Puthichira Sam Koshy will take charge as the Acting Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court.
The appointment comes after the elevation of the current Chief Justice of Telangana High Court, Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh, to the Supreme Court of India. The official notification was issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice.
Who Is Justice PS Koshy
Justice Puthichira Sam Koshy (Justice P.S. Koshy) is an Indian jurist and judge who serves as a judge of the Telangana High Court and has previously held the position of Acting Chief Justice.
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Early Life and Education
- Born: April 30, 1967.
- Education: He completed his schooling at St. Aloysius Senior Secondary School in Jabalpur, earned a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) degree from G.S. College of Commerce and Economics in 1987, and obtained his Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya in 1990.
Legal Practice
- Enrollment: Enrolled as an advocate on March 9, 1991.
- Practice Areas: Practiced primarily in civil, constitutional, service, and labour law.
- Jurisdictions: Practiced at the Madhya Pradesh High Court in Jabalpur until October 2000, and subsequently at the Chhattisgarh High Court in Bilaspur starting November 2000.
- State Counsel Roles: Served as a Government Advocate for the Chhattisgarh High Court (2002–2004) and as Deputy Advocate General (2005–2006).
Judicial Career
- Chhattisgarh High Court: Appointed as an Additional Judge of the Chhattisgarh High Court on September 16, 2013, and made a permanent judge on March 8, 2016.
- Telangana High Court: Transferred upon his request to the Telangana High Court, where he took oath as a judge on July 27, 2023.
- Acting Chief Justice: Appointed to perform the duties of the Acting Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court.
Official Government Notification
The official notification states that Justice PS Koshy will assume charge as Acting Chief Justice from the date Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh relinquishes charge to take oath as a Judge of the Supreme Court. The appointment has been made through a formal order issued by the Government of India.
Constitutional Process Followed
The appointment follows the constitutional framework established under Article 223. This ensures continuity in the functioning of the High Court without any administrative disruption.
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FAQs
He was appointed after Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh was elevated to the Supreme Court of India, creating a vacancy in the office of the Chief Justice.
Justice Puthichira Sam Koshy has been appointed as the Acting Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court by the Central Government.
The appointment was made under Article 223 of the Constitution of India, which allows the appointment of an Acting Chief Justice when the position becomes vacant.
