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Supreme Court Collegium Recommends New High Court Chief Justices
The Supreme Court Collegium, led by the Chief Justice of India, has suggested new leaders for six High Courts in India.
These new leaders will replace those who are retiring soon.
One of the new leaders is Justice Soumen Sen, who will move from Meghalaya to Kerala.
Another is Justice Revati Mohite Dere, who will become one of only two women leading a High Court.
The Collegium also recommended other judges for Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, Sikkim, and Patna High Courts.
These changes will help keep the courts running smoothly.
The Supreme Court Collegium recommended new Chief Justices for six High Courts.
Justice Soumen Sen is recommended for Kerala High Court, replacing Justice Nitin Jamdar who is retiring.
Justice Revati Mohite Dere is recommended for Meghalaya High Court, potentially becoming one of two women High Court Chief Justices.
Other recommendations include Justices Manoj Kumar Gupta for Uttarakhand, M S Sonak for Jharkhand, A Muhamed Mustaque for Sikkim, and Sangam Kumar Sahoo for Patna High Courts.
These changes are to fill upcoming vacancies and ensure smooth judicial administration.
- Who
- Supreme Court Collegium, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, various High Court judges
- What
- Recommendation of new Chief Justices for six High Courts
- Where
- India
- When
- December 2023
- Why
- To fill upcoming vacancies and ensure smooth judicial administration
Key facts
- Date of Recommendation
- December 2023
- Collegium Head
- Chief Justice of India Surya Kant
- Justice Soumen Sen
- Recommended for Kerala High Court, currently Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court
- Justice Nitin Jamdar
- Current Chief Justice of Kerala High Court, retiring January 9, 2024
- Justice Revati Mohite Dere
- Recommended for Meghalaya High Court, currently senior-most puisne judge at Bombay High Court
- Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta
- Recommended for Uttarakhand High Court, currently judge at Allahabad High Court
- Justice G Narendar
- Current Chief Justice of Uttarakhand High Court, retiring January 9, 2024
- Justice M S Sonak
- Recommended for Jharkhand High Court, currently judge at Bombay High Court
- Justice Tarlok Singh
- Current Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court, retiring January 8, 2026
- Justice A Muhamed Mustaque
- Recommended for Sikkim High Court, currently judge at Kerala High Court
- Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo
- Recommended for Patna High Court, currently judge at Orissa High Court
Timeline
Governor annuls Kerala Uni Syndicate's promotion decision on May 27, 2025.
Supreme Court rules on Governor's appointment powers on July 30, 2025.
Governor reappoints temporary leaders for two universities on August 1, 2025.
Governor, Chief Minister agree on university leadership.
Supreme Court resolves long-standing dispute.
Quotes
Bratya Basu
Bengal education minister
“The teachers will continue to work till August 31 as they were doing earlier. This order of Justice Sanjay Kumar makes it clear that the West Bengal School Service Commission is carrying out a transparent recruitment process.”
telegraphindia.com
“The order suggests that the Supreme Court has reposed faith (in) what the chief minister is doing in this regard.”
telegraphindia.com
Siddhartha Majumdar
SSC chairperson
“The (new) timeline will enable us to complete the recruitment process. We informed the court how much progress we have made….”
telegraphindia.com
Sources
Supreme Court extends SSC recruitment deadline to August 31, eligible teachers to be paid - Telegraph India
Kerala VC appointments finalised after Governor–CM meeting; SC appreciates outcome
In 1st decision, CJI Surya Kant-led Collegium recommends new Chief Justices for 5 high courts
SC welcomes end of Kerala CM vs Governor tiff over vice chancellor appointments
SC Collegium recommends names of six judges for appointment as HC chief justices
Consensus reached on appointment of VCs in Kerala varsities, governor tells SC
Kerala V-C appointments’ deadlock ends: SC hails ‘happy ending to saga’
SC Welcomes Resolution Of Kerala VC Appointment Deadlock
Supreme Court adjourns Bengal university VC row to January 2026 - Telegraph India
8-month relief for 'untainted': SC extends teacher hiring deadline till August - Telegraph India
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