August 26, 2021
2 mins read

All 9 judges recommended by SC panel cleared by govt

According to sources familiar with the development, the names have been sent to the President for approval….reports Asian Lite News

The Centre has approved all nine names recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium, including three women judges, for the appointment as judges to the top court.

According to sources familiar with the development, the names have been sent to the President for approval.

Last week, the Supreme Court Collegium, which is headed by Chief Justice N.V. Ramana and comprises Justices — U.U. Lalit, A.M. Khanwilkar, D.Y. Chandrachud and L. Nageswara Rao, had recommended nine names, including eight high court judges and a senior advocate for the elevation to the top court.

Justice B.V. Nagarathna of the Karnataka High Court is in line to become the first woman Chief Justice of India. Justice Nagarathna’s father, Justice E.S. Venkataramiah had been a CJI for a few months in 1989.

Supreme Court judge Justice Navin Sinha retired on August 18, which left 10 vacancies against sanctioned strength of 35 in the top court. There was no appointment after September 2019. After the nine judges are sworn in, the top court will be left with only one vacancy.

The other two women judges selected by the Collegium are Justice Hima Kohli, who is the Chief Justice of Telangana High Court and Justice Bela Trivedi, who is a judge at the Gujarat High Court.

Senior advocate P.S. Narasimha is the Collegium’s choice for the direct appointment to the bench. Narasimha’s recommendation has come after the retirement of Justice Rohinton F. Nariman, who was the fifth lawyer to be directly appointed from the bar. Justice Nariman retired on August 12.

Other names finalised by the collegium are — Justice Abhay Shreeniwas Oka, Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court; Vikram Nath, Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court; Justice Jitendra Kumar Maheshwari, Chief Justice of Sikkim High Court; Justice C.T. Ravikumar, judge in Kerala High Court; and Justice M.M. Sundresh, judge in Kerala High Court.

It is probably the first time nine judges have been recommended for elevation by the Collegium, and the Centre has approved all the names.

ALSO READ: India ready for overflow of Afghanistan terror, says CDS

Previous Story

India ready for overflow of Afghanistan terror, says CDS

Next Story

New domestic travel guidelines issued for nationwide uniform protocol

Latest from -Top News

Pakistan’s Double Game Spills into Bangladesh

Today, with free access to Bangladesh, the ISI has set up terror camps where scores of radicalised youth are being trained. …reports Asian Lite News Bangladesh, which is headed by the Jamaat-e-Islami

India, Oman Cement Defence Partnership

The officials of two nations also held talks on capability development, professional military education and new avenues for partnership…reports Asian Lite News The Indian Army and Royal Army of Oman held the

Jaishankar to Represent PM Modi at East Asia Summit

The East Asia Summit will provide an opportunity to deliberate on the challenges to peace, stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region…reports Asian Lite News External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will attend

India drives education forward in Nepal

India donates 81 school buses to Nepal, bolsters education, disaster preparedness, and regional ties; parliamentary delegations engage on diplomacy, climate, AI, and humanitarian cooperation at IPU Assembly….reports Asian Lite News In a

Afghanistan clarifies ceasefire deal with Pakistan

Afghanistan and Pakistan formalise ceasefire prioritising dialogue, civilian protection, and regional stability; India upgrades Kabul mission and the Islamic Emirate seeks constructive engagement with global partners….reports Asian Lite News Afghanistan has formally
Go toTop

Don't Miss

Indian, Indonesian troops engage in joint military exercise

The joint military exercise will also focus on a high

India Abstains, US Breaks Ranks on Ukraine Vote

In a strange spectacle, the US joined Russia to vote