Conscious of the mounting pendency in the Supreme Court and the need to function at its full sanctioned judicial strength of 34 judges, the Collegium headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on Monday recommended the Chief Justices of three High Courts for appointment to the apex court.
If appointed, Delhi High Court Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma, Rajasthan Chief Justice Augustine George Masih and Gauhati High Court Chief justice Sandeep Mehta would fill up the three vacancies in the Supreme Court.
Currently, the court is functioning with 31 judges.
