New Delhi: The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended six candidates for appointment as judges of the Chhattisgarh High Court. The decision was taken during a meeting held on October 30, 2026. The recommendations include four advocates and two judicial officers. The move is an important step towards strengthening the state’s higher judiciary and filling judicial positions in the High Court.
Chhattisgarh High Court Judge Appointment: Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Six Candidates
According to the official announcement, the Supreme Court Collegium approved the proposal to appoint six persons as judges of the Chhattisgarh High Court.
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The recommendations were made during the Collegium meeting held on October 30, 2026. The six candidates come from two professional backgrounds: legal practice and judicial service. The recommended candidates include four advocates and two judicial officers.
Chattisgarh High Court Judge Appointment: Names Of Four Advocates
The Collegium has recommended the following four advocates for appointment as judges of the Chhattisgarh High Court:
- Anand Shukla
- Ratna Nidhi Pusty, also known as R.N. Pusty or Ratan Pusty
- Shashank Thakur
- Sourabh Sharma
These advocates have been included in the Collegium’s recommendations for elevation to the High Court.
Two Judicial Officers Also Recommended
Apart from the four advocates, the Collegium has recommended two judicial officers for appointment as judges of the Chhattisgarh High Court. Their names are:
- Rajnish Shrivastava
- Balram Prasad Verma
Thus, the six recommendations include four advocates and two members of the judicial service.
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FAQs
The six candidates are Anand Shukla, Ratna Nidhi Pusty, Shashank Thakur, Sourabh Sharma, Rajnish Shrivastava and Balram Prasad Verma.
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended six names for appointment as judges of the Chhattisgarh High Court on October 30, 2026.
No. The Collegium has recommended their names, but the formal appointment process must be completed before they officially become High Court judges.
