Archive · 19 Dec 2025
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
- When
- December 2023
- Where
- India
- Why
- To fill upcoming vacancies and ensure smooth judicial administration
- 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
Sources
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