The Latest Breaking News from the Supreme Court Collegium

Justice Varma's transfer was notified by the Law Ministry on Friday, days after the Supreme Court Collegium recommended his repatriation to the Allahabad HC over allegations of a huge amount of a cash being discovered at his residential premises following an incident of fire. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of judges to various High Courts which includes judicial officers and advocates. Read further on Dynamite News:

Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said as of December 1, 2023, out of the 5,08,85,856 pending cases, over 61 lakh were at the level of the 25 High Courts.

Justice Bibek Chaudhuri, who has been moved to Patna High Court from Calcutta, said his transfer along with other 23 judges in one go marks the "beginning of a power shift" from executive to the judiciary. Read further on Dynamite News:

In July this year, the Supreme Court Collegium had recommended the appointment of Justice Mridul. However, it was pending with the Centre for over three months. Last week, the Centre had informed that Justice Mridul’s appointment was cleared and would be notified shortly.

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended names of five judicial officers for appointment as Kerala High Court Judges.

Supreme Court says it may not be "advisable" to hold up judicial appointment process; Attorney General R. Venkataramani informs that 60 to 70 names recommended by High Court Collegiums have been forwarded to Supreme Court Collegium.

The Supreme Court said the judiciary is losing fresh talent like never before as prospective candidates shortlisted for judgeships in High Courts give up as months tick by without a decision from the government.

The Supreme Court Collegium recommended that Justices A.A. Nakkiran, Nidumolu Mala, S. Sounthar, Sunder Mohan and Kabali Kumaresh Babu be appointed as permanent judges of the Madras High Court.