New Delhi: The Supreme Court Collegium recommendation for Calcutta High Court judges has gained major attention in India’s legal community. The Collegium has approved the elevation of nine advocates as judges of the Calcutta High Court in an effort to strengthen the judiciary and reduce pending cases.
The decision was taken during meetings held on May 11 and 12, 2026.
The recommendations were officially published through the Supreme Court Collegium resolutions.
Calcutta High Court Judges Appointment : Who Are The 9 Advocates Recommended?
The Supreme Court Collegium cleared the following names for appointment as judges of the Calcutta High Court:
- Indranil Roy
- Aryak Dutt
- Atarup Banerjee
- Sandip Kumar De
- Partha Pratim Roy
- Sudip Deb
- Anuj Singh
- Arjun Ray Mukherjee
- Rishad Medora
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These names were recommended after evaluation of their legal experience, professional performance, and suitability for judicial office.
What Is The Supreme Court Collegium?
The Supreme Court Collegium is the body responsible for recommending appointments and transfers of judges in higher judiciary institutions.
The Collegium generally includes:
- Chief Justice of India
- Senior-most Supreme Court judges
The system plays a major role in maintaining judicial independence in India.
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