New Delhi: The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of Ajay Sharma and advocate Vaibhav Anant Sugdare as judges of the Bombay High Court. The recommendation was approved during a Collegium meeting held on October 26, 2026.
Ajay Sharma is a Judicial Member of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) in Mumbai. Vaibhav Anant Sugdare is an advocate. The recommendation is an important step in the process of appointing judges to the Bombay High Court.
Details of Bombay High Court Judge Appointment
The Supreme Court Collegium approved the proposal to recommend two individuals for appointment as judges of the Bombay High Court.
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The two recommended candidates are Ajay Sharma, who serves at CESTAT in Mumbai, and advocate Vaibhav Anant Sugdare.
The decision was taken at the Collegium meeting on October 26, 2026.
Who Is Ajay Sharma
Ajay Sharma is a Judicial Member of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Mumbai.
CESTAT is a specialised tribunal that deals with matters related to customs, excise and service tax. Its work involves disputes arising under the relevant tax laws.
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended his appointment as a judge of the Bombay High Court.
Who Is Vaibhav Anant Sugdare
Vaibhav Anant Sugdare is an advocate whose name has been recommended for appointment as a judge of the Bombay High Court.
Advocates with the required legal experience and qualifications can be considered for appointment as High Court judges under India’s constitutional framework. The Collegium’s recommendation is a step towards his possible appointment to the High Court.
What Is The Role Of The Supreme Court Collegium
The Supreme Court Collegium is responsible for recommending appointments and transfers of judges to the higher judiciary under India’s existing judicial appointment system.
For High Court appointments, the process involves recommendations and consideration by the relevant constitutional authorities.
A Collegium recommendation does not, by itself, mean that a candidate has already formally become a judge. Further steps in the appointment process must be completed.
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FAQs
The Supreme Court Collegium approved the proposal during its meeting held on October 26, 2026.
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended Ajay Sharma, a Judicial Member of CESTAT Mumbai, and advocate Vaibhav Anant Sugdare for appointment as judges of the Bombay High Court.
The reported decision is a recommendation by the Supreme Court Collegium. Formal appointment requires completion of the remaining prescribed procedures.
